The case for improving vitamin D status

Robert P. Heaney

doi:10.1016/j.jsbmb.2006.12.006

The case for improving vitamin D status

Robert P. Heaney

Department of Medicine

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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)
Pages (from-to)	635-641
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Volume	103
Issue number	3-5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2006.12.006
State	Published - Mar 1 2007

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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Biochemistry
Molecular Medicine
Molecular Biology
Endocrinology
Clinical Biochemistry
Cell Biology

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Heaney, R. P. (2007). The case for improving vitamin D status. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 103(3-5), 635-641. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2006.12.006

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