Objective Vitamin D has an important immunomodulatory effect, but there are no trials that
directly address the boosting of serum levels of 25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH] D) in juvenile …

Purpose The association between autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs) and vitamin D
deficiency is controversial. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum 25 …

Vitamin D levels depend on many variables, including sun exposure, age, ethnicity, body
mass index, use of medications and supplements. A much higher oral vitamin D intake than …

The function of the gastrointestinal tract relies on a monolayer of epithelial cells, which are
essential for the uptake of nutrients. The fragile lining requires protection against insults by a …

The objective of this study was to determine the vitamin D status and its relationship with
disease and therapy features and with bone mineral density in women with systemic lupus …

Since the successful conquest of many acute, communicable (infectious) diseases through
the use of vaccines and antibiotics, the currently most prevalent diseases are chronic and …

Background Adolescents with endometriosis are a particularly underserved population who
struggle with chronic pain. Despite widespread use, there are no published trials examining …

Background Vitamin D plays an important role in the immune system, and its deficiency has
been implicated in various skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Acne is a …

Low vitamin D serum concentrations have been reported in several autoimmune conditions.
The study's aim was to explore such a relationship in a large multinational population of …

Background: Vitamin D is believed to have an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory
action, and its deficiency has been linked with several autoimmune disorders, including …