Vitamin D and cardiovascular health
The principal source of vitamin D in humans is its biosynthesis in the skin through a
chemical reaction dependent on sun exposure. In lesser amounts, the vitamin can be …
chemical reaction dependent on sun exposure. In lesser amounts, the vitamin can be …
[HTML][HTML] Vitamin D's effect on immune function
PJ Martens, C Gysemans, A Verstuyf, C Mathieu - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Ever since its discovery by Windhaus, the importance of the active metabolite of vitamin D (1,
25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3; 1, 25-(OH) 2D 3) has been ever expanding. In this review, the …
25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3; 1, 25-(OH) 2D 3) has been ever expanding. In this review, the …
Vitamin D for skeletal and non-skeletal health: What we should know
Vitamin D plays an essential role in regulating calcium and phosphate metabolism and
maintaining a healthy mineralized skeleton. Humans obtain vitamin D from sunlight …
maintaining a healthy mineralized skeleton. Humans obtain vitamin D from sunlight …
Effect of monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular disease in the vitamin D assessment study: a randomized clinical trial
Importance Cohort studies have reported increased incidence of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) among individuals with low vitamin D status. To date, randomized clinical trials of …
(CVD) among individuals with low vitamin D status. To date, randomized clinical trials of …
Modulation of inflammatory and immune responses by vitamin D
Vitamin D (VitD) is a prohormone most noted for the regulation of calcium and phosphate
levels in circulation, and thus of bone metabolism. Inflammatory and immune cells not only …
levels in circulation, and thus of bone metabolism. Inflammatory and immune cells not only …
Nutrients, foods, and colorectal cancer prevention
Diet has an important role in the development of colorectal cancer. In the past few decades,
findings from extensive epidemiologic and experimental investigations have linked …
findings from extensive epidemiologic and experimental investigations have linked …
Vitamin D for health: a global perspective
It is now generally accepted that vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide health problem that
affects not only musculoskeletal health but also a wide range of acute and chronic diseases …
affects not only musculoskeletal health but also a wide range of acute and chronic diseases …
The effects of vitamin D on skeletal muscle strength, muscle mass, and muscle power: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Context: There is growing evidence that vitamin D plays a role on several tissues including
skeletal muscle. Objective: The aim was to summarize with a meta-analysis, the effects of …
skeletal muscle. Objective: The aim was to summarize with a meta-analysis, the effects of …
The incidence and prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in Europe: a meta-analysis
A Garmendia Madariaga… - The Journal of …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Context: Thyroid dysfunction is one of the leading endocrine disorders. Previous data show
that about half of the population with thyroid dysfunction remains undiagnosed. Objective …
that about half of the population with thyroid dysfunction remains undiagnosed. Objective …
Mechanisms involved in the relationship between vitamin D and insulin resistance: impact on clinical practice
V Contreras-Bolívar, B García-Fontana… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Recent evidence has revealed anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin D as well as extra-
skeletal activity. In this context, vitamin D seems to be involved in infections, autoimmune …
skeletal activity. In this context, vitamin D seems to be involved in infections, autoimmune …