Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of
the gastrointestinal tract consisting two principal categories, ulcerative colitis (UC) and …

Abstract Purpose of Review Environmental factors may influence predisposition to develop
inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) or alter its natural history …

In recent years vitamin D has been in the spotlight of many researchers for its possible role
in various disorders, including autoimmune and infectious diseases. Even if vitamin D …

Vitamin D (VD) is an essential micronutrient with multiple functions for human growth, and
adequate intake should be guaranteed throughout life. However, VD insufficiency is …

Background and Aims: Vitamin D has an inhibitory role in the inflammatory signaling
pathways and supports the integrity of the intestinal barrier. Due to its immunomodulatory …

Vitamin D is known to be a key regulator of bone metabolism and is associated with muscle
strength. Vitamin D deficiency is widely prevalent worldwide. In adults, vitamin D deficiency …

OBJECTIVE To assess the necessity and efficacy of vitamin D (VitD) supplementation in
Chinese ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) patients with vitamin D …

Hypovitaminosis D is frequently present in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with a higher
incidence in Crohn's disease (CD) than in Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Given the involvement of …

Background A low vitamin D status has been put forward as a potential risk factor for the
development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study investigated the association …

Background The cause of low serum vitamin D concentrations in dogs with chronic
inflammatory enteropathy (CIE) is not well understood. Objective Improve understanding of …