Vitamin D Content and the State of Bone Metabolism in Patients with Syndrome of Hyperthyroidism (Review of Literature)

Abstract

The literature review presents data of researches on the content of vitamin D and the state of bone metabolism in patients with syndrome of hyperthyroidism. Overt hyperthyroidism is associated with accelerated bone remodeling, reduced bone density, osteoporosis, and an increase in fracture rate. Summarizing the results of the studies conducted by different authors, there should be noted the value of normal balance of thyroid hormones for a skeletogeny and providing bone mineral density.

Keywords

• hyperthyroidism
• vitamin D
• bone tissue
• review