Abstract
Evidence from both physiological experiments and randomized trials demonstrates that elevating vitamin D status above levels prevailing in the North American and European adult populations improves calcium absorption and reduces fall risk and osteoporotic fractures. Additionally observational data suggest that raising vitamin D status protects against various cancers and autoimmune disorders as well. Hence a strong case can be made for immediate improvement in vitamin D status of the general population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 635-641 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
Volume | 103 |
Issue number | 3-5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2007 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Cell Biology