Extraskeletal effects and manifestations of Vitamin D deficiency

Autor: R Kasi Visweswaran, H Lekha
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol 17, Iss 4, Pp 602-610 (2013)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2230-8210
2230-9500
DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.113750
Popis: The actions of vitamin D are not confined to bone. Vitamin D receptors are present in nearly all the nuclei and its actions are manifold. Populations deficient in vitamin D are at higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer, infections, allergies and other chronic illnesses.
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