The question of whether variable risk factors and various nutrients are causally related to
inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) has remained unanswered so far. Thus, this study …

AIM To determine the pathogenesis and potential single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)
as screening sites for colonic polyps, colon cancer and ulcerative colitis, and to analyze the …

While the role of vitamin D in the maintenance of skeletal health has been well‐established
for many years, the discovery that many non‐skeletal tissues express the vitamin D receptor …

Patients with gastrointestinal diseases frequently suffer from skeletal abnormality,
characterized by reduced bone mineral density, increased fracture risk, and/or joint …

Cytochromes P450s (CYPs) are terminal enzymes in CYP dependent monooxygenases,
which constitute a superfamily of enzymes catalysing the metabolism of both endogenous …

The incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are increasing
worldwide. Some ecological studies show increasing incidence with increasing latitude …

Evidence gained from recent studies has generated increasing interest in the role of vitamin
D in extraskeletal functions such as inflammation and immunoregulation. Although vitamin D …

The association between serum vitamin D and inflammatory bow... : Medicine The association
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INTRODUCTION—Vitamin D deficiency was originally discovered as the cause of rickets
due to lack of exposure to sunshine or vitamin D-rich food. This disease is still endemic in …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 11.2% of the population. Yet, full
understanding of its etiology and optimal treatment remains elusive. Understanding of the …