In addition to its essential role in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism, vitamin D has
a diverse range of biological actions, including induction of cell differentiation, inhibition of …

Rickets and osteomalacia are increasing in prevalence in people because of cultural
practices, breast-feeding, decreased sun exposure, and increased sunscreen usage …

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that involved mainly for intestinal absorption of calcium
with the regulation of calcium/phosphorus hemostasis, bone formation and remodeling, and …

Due to the presence of receptors in the cells of numerous body tissues, vitamin D is
associated with several physiological functions that go beyond calcium and phosphorus …

Accumulating data support that vitamin D possesses several biological and molecular
actions apart from its role in calcium homeostasis. Immune cells express vitamin D receptor …

Abstract vitamin D is a neuro-hormone regulating calcium-phosphate homeostasis, cell
proliferation, and immunomodulation. exogenous and endogenous vitamin D is inactive …

In the last 5 years, there has been a remarkable change in our understanding of the health
benefits of vitamin D. The classical actions of vitamin D as a determinant of mineral …

The immune system, innate and adaptive, is a highly evolved and complex network,
essential for promoting survival in an environment full of potential pathogens, while …

The classical functions of vitamin D are to regulate calcium-phosphorus homeostasis and
control bone metabolism. However, vitamin D deficiency has been reported in several …

While the role of vitamin D in the maintenance of skeletal health has been well‐established
for many years, the discovery that many non‐skeletal tissues express the vitamin D receptor …