There has been renewed interest in vitamin D since numerous recent studies have
suggested that besides its well-established roles in bone metabolism and immunity, vitamin …

The hypothesis that adequate vitamin D nutrition can contribute to the prevention of multiple
sclerosis (MS) was originally proposed to explain the geographical distribution of MS, but …

Vitamin D is a steroid hormone precursor that is associated with a range of human traits and
diseases. Previous GWAS of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations have identified four …

The primary circulating form of vitamin D, 25-hydroxy-vitamin D [25 (OH) D], is associated
with multiple medical outcomes, including rickets, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis and …

Historically, vitamin D has been associated with the regulation of bone metabolism.
However, increasing evidence demonstrates a strong association between vitamin D …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether vitamin D levels are related to the risk of developing
autoimmune diseases and whether supplementation with vitamin D can modify the course of …

Vitamin D system comprises hormone precursors, active metabolites, carriers, enzymes, and
receptors involved in genomic and non-genomic effects. In addition to classical bone-related …

Objective: To examine the association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH] D) levels and
the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in blood samples collected prospectively and during …

Vitamin D has well-documented effects on calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism but
recent studies suggest a much broader role for this secosteroid in human health. Key …

Vitamin D is a pro-hormone characterized by an intricate metabolism and regulation. It is
well known for its role in calcium and phosphate metabolism, and in bone health. However …