After systematically reviewing 14 randomized controlled trials involving 1982 surgical patients, researchers found insufficient evidence to support the use of vitamin D supplementation in improving overall survival or postoperative mortality rates. The studies varied in patient conditions, surgical procedures, and dosages of vitamin D administered. Furthermore, there was no clear evidence suggesting any benefits in terms of overall length of stay or intensive care unit stays. These findings challenge the notion of a single biological effect of vitamin D supplementation in surgical settings.
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