Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin that has been produced on this earth for more than 500
million years. During exposure to sunlight 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin absorbs UV B …

Recent evidence suggests that vitamin D intakes above current recommendations may be
associated with better health outcomes. However, optimal serum concentrations of 25 …

During the past decade, major advances have been made in vitamin D research that
transcend the simple concept that vitamin D is important for the prevention of rickets in …

The vitamin D endocrine system is essential for calcium and bone homeostasis. The precise
mode of action and the full spectrum of activities of the vitamin D hormone, 1, 25 …

Background Available evidence on the effects of vitamin D on mortality has been
inconclusive. In a recent systematic review, we found evidence that vitamin D 3 may …

Background Vitamin D and related compounds have been used to prevent osteoporotic
fractures in older people. This is the third update of a Cochrane review first published in …

Periodontal diseases and dental caries are the most common diseases of humans and the
main cause of tooth loss. Both diseases can lead to nutritional compromise and negative …

Aim To provide a narrative review of the role of macro‐and micronutrients in relation to
dental caries, gingival bleeding and destructive periodontal disease. Materials & Methods …

Vitamin D sufficiency is required for optimal health. The conditions with strong evidence for a
protective effect of vitamin D include several bone diseases, muscle weakness, more than a …

This review looks at the critical role of vitamin D in improving barrier function, production of
antimicrobial peptides including cathelicidin and some defensins, and immune modulation …