The etiology of endemic rickets was discovered a century ago. Vitamin D is the precursor of
25-hydroxyvitamin D and other metabolites, including 1, 25 (OH) 2D, the ligand for the …

1, 25-Dihydroxvitamin D3 [1, 25 (OH) 2D3] is the hormonally active form of vitamin D. The
genomic mechanism of 1, 25 (OH) 2D3 action involves the direct binding of the 1, 25 (OH) …

Background and Objectives: Little information is available on the role of Vitamin D as a micro-
nutrient deficiency with masticatory muscle efficiency and its effect on the function of …

In recent years, there have been reports suggesting a high prevalence of low vitamin D
intakes and vitamin D deficiency or inadequate vitamin D status in E urope. Coupled with …

Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in the regulation of calcium-phosphorus metabolism,
particularly during pediatric age when nutritional rickets and impaired bone mass acquisition …

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 …

Vitamin D status and the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency have been
addressed in many studies covering all continents. Vitamin D deficiency, when serum 25 …

The main effect of the active vitamin D metabolite 1, 25 (OH) 2D is to stimulate the
absorption of calcium from the gut. The consequences of vitamin D deficiency are secondary …

Abstract Summary The National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA) recommends standardized
sample handling and patient preparation for C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX-I) …

The Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA) was initiated by the Dutch Ministry of
Welfare, Health and Culture (currently Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports). By the end of …