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Extraskeletal effects and manifestations of Vitamin D deficiency

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Visweswaran, R. Kasi, Lekha, H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3743359/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23961475
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2230-8210.113750
Descripción
Sumario: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.