New aspects of vitamin D metabolism and action—Addressing the skin as source and target
D Bikle, S Christakos - Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 2020 - nature.com
Vitamin D has a key role in stimulating calcium absorption from the gut and promoting
skeletal health, as well as many other important physiological functions. Vitamin D is …
skeletal health, as well as many other important physiological functions. Vitamin D is …
The biological role of vitamins in athletes' muscle, heart and microbiota
M Brancaccio, C Mennitti, A Cesaro, F Fimiani… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Physical activity, combined with adequate nutrition, is considered a protective factor against
cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and intestinal dysbiosis. Achieving …
cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, and intestinal dysbiosis. Achieving …
Clinical trial to assess physiology and activity of masticatory muscles of complete denture wearer following vitamin D intervention
Background and Objectives: Little information is available on the role of Vitamin D as a micro-
nutrient deficiency with masticatory muscle efficiency and its effect on the function of …
nutrient deficiency with masticatory muscle efficiency and its effect on the function of …
The role of nutrition and physical activity in frailty: A review
ML O'Connell, T Cop**er, AL McCarthy - Clinical nutrition ESPEN, 2020 - Elsevier
Frailty is a clinical syndrome with a worldwide prevalence of 5–27% among those aged over
65 years. Frailty is characterised by loss of muscle strength and impaired physical function …
65 years. Frailty is characterised by loss of muscle strength and impaired physical function …
[HTML][HTML] Foods, nutrients and hip fracture risk: A prospective study of middle-aged women
Background and aims Hip fracture affects 1.6 million people globally each year, and
increases morbidity and mortality. There is potential for risk reduction through diet …
increases morbidity and mortality. There is potential for risk reduction through diet …
[HTML][HTML] Low serum vitamin D and early dental implant failure: Is there a connection? A retrospective clinical study on 1740 implants placed in 885 patients
Background. Since osseointegration depends on bone metabolism, low levels of vitamin D
in the blood may negatively affect bone formation around dental implants. To date, only a …
in the blood may negatively affect bone formation around dental implants. To date, only a …
Vitamin D and critical illness: what endocrinology can learn from intensive care and vice versa
K Amrein, A Papinutti, E Mathew, G Vila… - Endocrine …, 2018 - ec.bioscientifica.com
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in intensive care units ranges typically between 40
and 70%. There are many reasons for being or becoming deficient in the ICU. Hepatic …
and 70%. There are many reasons for being or becoming deficient in the ICU. Hepatic …
Nutritional rickets & osteomalacia: A practical approach to management
Defective mineralization of the growth plate and preformed osteoid result in rickets and
osteomalacia, respectively. The leading cause of rickets worldwide is solar vitamin D …
osteomalacia, respectively. The leading cause of rickets worldwide is solar vitamin D …
[HTML][HTML] The role of skeletal muscle in maintaining vitamin D status in winter
RS Mason, MS Rybchyn, M Abboud… - Current developments in …, 2019 - Elsevier
The status of vitamin D is determined mainly by its formation in skin by the photochemical
action of solar UVB light (wavelength 290–320 nm) on the precursor 7-dehydrocholesterol …
action of solar UVB light (wavelength 290–320 nm) on the precursor 7-dehydrocholesterol …
Racial and gender differences in the relationship between sarcopenia and bone mineral density among older adults
Both sarcopenia and low bone mineral density (BMD) have become public health concerns.
We found that presarcopenic and/or sarcopenic individuals were more likely to have lower …
We found that presarcopenic and/or sarcopenic individuals were more likely to have lower …