Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an
autoimmune disease that can
affect several organs and systems. The central and/or
peripheral nervous system can suffer from
complications known as neuropsychiatric lupus (NPSLE). Studies have associated the manifestations of SLE or NPSLE with
vitamin D deficiency. It has been shown that hypovitaminosis D can
lead to
cognition deficits and cerebral hypoperfusion in
patients with NPSLE. In this
review article, we
will address the main features related to
vitamin D supplementation or
serum vitamin D levels with neuropsychiatric manifestations, either in
patients or in
animal models of NPSLE.