Given the established benefits for bone health, particularly in a cohort in which falls are highly prevalent, coupled with the low cost and good safety profile of supplementation, we recommend that vitamin D deficiency should be screened for and actively managed in all FRDA patients.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
An Exploration of Vitamin D Deficiency and Clinical Status in Friedreich's Ataxia Patients in the UK
Fleszar Z, Thomas-Black G, Garcia-Moreno H, Cook A, Giunti P. An Exploration of Vitamin D Deficiency and Clinical Status in Friedreich's Ataxia Patients in the UK. Mov Disord Clin Pract. 2026 Mar 6. doi: 10.1002/mdc3.70529. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41789678.
