Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Care Pathways

Vitamin D Replacement

This IBD clinical care protocol provides a general guideline for monitoring and managing vitamin D deficiency in adults with IBD.

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This Clinical Care Pathway was updated from the previous August 2025 version.

Disclaimer
Clinical care pathways are not a substitute for the personalized judgement and care of a trained healthcare professional. 

Dr. Jesse Siffledeen (University of Alberta & Covenant Health/Grey Nuns Hospital) and Dr. Karen Kroeker (University of Alberta) are the leads for this clinical care pathway, including regular review and maintenance.

Additional resources

For IBD providers

• Vitamin D supplementation evidence

For people with IBD

• Vitamin D deficiency (Beyond the Basics)
• Easy to read list of common foods rich in vitamin D