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 …

Vitamin D deficiency and the rapid increase in the prevalence of obesity are both considered
important public health issues. The classical role of vitamin D is in Ca homoeostasis and …

It is well known that endothelium is the key vessel wall component in the initiation of the
atherogenic process. Its possible role in the later stages has been strongly suggested. 17 …

Vitamin D has been suggested as a protective compound for diabetes mellitus. Several
mechanisms linking vitamin D to the regulation of the immune response support a role for …

Osteoporosis and obesity are both major public health concerns. It has long been
considered that these are distinct disorders rarely found in the same individual; however …

The manifestation of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, and
particularly obesity begins in children and adolescents, with deleterious effects for …

This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed on the relationship of serum 25-
hydroxy-vitamin D [25 (OH) D] and lipid profile in the pediatric age group. Electronic search …

Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide public health problem. Vitamin D deficiency plays key
role in the pathophysiology of risk factors of metabolic syndrome which affect cardiovascular …

Objectives Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is a worldwide public health issue that has
been linked to numerous inflammatory disorders, including periodontitis. There is increasing …

Background We have previously shown that vitamin D supplementation increases
telomerase activity, suggesting an anti-aging effect. In this study, we aim to test the …