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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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