Recent evidence has revealed anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin D as well as extra-
skeletal activity. In this context, vitamin D seems to be involved in infections, autoimmune …

The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D has risen in developed countries over the past few
years in association with lifestyle changes and an increase in unhealthy habits. Vitamin D …

Introduction: Vitamin D has been primarily studied as an important factor influencing bone
and calcium metabolism. Metabolites of vitamin D are essential for whole-body calcium …

Non-communicable diseases (NSDs) are responsible for two-thirds of all deaths globally,
whereas cardiovascular disease (CVD) alone counts for nearly half of them. To reduce the …

The deficiency of vitamin D is prevalent all over the world. Studies have shown that vitamin
D may play an important role in the development of obesity. The current study was …

Although several observational studies have investigated the relationship between vitamin
D deficiency and risk of central obesity, the results were inconsistent. We performed a dose …

To determine the effect of smoking on circulating vitamin D in adults, we performed a meta‐
analysis. Literature before 9 May 2021 was retrieved from electronic literature databases …

Context Vitamin D deficiency is considered a global public health issue, even in low-latitude
countries where there is abundant sunlight radiation. Nevertheless, the prevalence of …

Vitamin D (VD) is known to play an important role in the maintenance of calcium
homeostasis and bone metabolism. In recent years, there has also been a growing interest …

Background Findings of observational studies that investigated the relationship between
vitamin D deficiency and abnormal glucose homeostasis were contradictory. This meta …