
Vitamin D Bone Metabolism
The link between vitamin D and healthy bone metabolism is well-known. Vitamin D is important for regulation of both calcium and phosphorus absorption and metabolism.47 There is a direct relationship between serum 25-OH vitamin D levels and bone health in both males and females for all age groups.48
Vitamin D in Pregnancy, Infancy, and Childhood
Associations with vitamin D insufficiency during pregnancy and low birth weight have been published.49 ![]()
Vitamin D and Cancer Risk
Although vitamin D is not a treatment for cancer, there have been studies published on the association of vitamin D with reduced cancer risk. According to a review by Holick, there are currently thoughts that UVB and vitamin D play a positive role in 17 types of cancer.53, 54, 55, 56 |
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.