As discussed in Part I of this review, the geographic distribution of multiple sclerosis (MS)
and the change in risk among migrants provide compelling evidence for the existence of …

Most circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D originates from exposure to sunlight; nevertheless,
many factors can impair this process, necessitating periodic reliance on dietary sources to …

Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of
what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking …

Background: Increased awareness of the importance of vitamin D to health has led to
concerns about the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in many parts of the world. Objectives …

Global high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and re-emergence of rickets and the
growing scientific evidence linking low circulating 25-hydroxyvitmain D to increased risk of …

The purpose of this review is to examine vitamin D in the context of sport nutrition and its
potential role in optimizing athletic performance. Vitamin D receptors (VDR) and vitamin D …

Background & Aims Vitamin D has been implicated in colorectal cancer (CRC)
pathogenesis, but it remains unknown whether total vitamin D intake is associated with early …

Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition, Third Edition examines the role of dairy products in
diet and health, covering such areas as cardiovascular health, hypertension, cancer, bone …

Vitamin D is obtained either by ingestion or cutaneous production. When skin is exposed to
ultraviolet B radiation, 7-dehydrocholesterol is converted to vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) …

Leukotrienes are bronchoconstrictor and vasoactive lipid mediators that are targets in the
treatment of asthma. Although they are increasingly recognized to exert broad …