Vitamin D deficiency is associated with osteoporosis and is thought to increase the risk of
cancer and CVD. Despite these numerous potential health effects, data on vitamin D status …

Mineral nutrients are fundamentally metals and other inorganic compounds. The life cycle of
these mineral nutrients begins in soil, their primary source. Soil provides minerals to plants …

Purpose This paper visualizes the available data on vitamin D status on a global map,
examines the existing heterogeneities in vitamin D status and identifies research gaps …

Worldwide, nutritional rickets continues to be an evolving problem with several causes. This
paper provides an updated literature review characterising the prevalence, aetiology …

Background: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region registers some of the highest
rates of hypovitaminosis D worldwide. Aim: We systematically reviewed the prevalence of …

Magnesium Alloys as Degradable Biomaterials provides a comprehensive review of the
biomedical applications of biodegradable magnesium and its alloys. Magnesium has seen …

BACKGROUND: Vitamin D deficiency may represent a modifiable risk factor to improve
outcome in severe illness. The efficacy of high-dose regimens in rapid normalization of …

Micronutrient needs of malnourished children : Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic
Care Micronutrient needs of malnourished children : Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & …

Aim: To determine the prevalence of vitamin D hypovitaminosis among obese and
overweight schoolchildren. Design: A cross-sectional population based sample. Methods: In …

Introduction This study describes clinical and biochemical characteristics of nutritional
rickets and risk factors at diagnosis among children living in Denmark. All medical records …