The hypothesis that adequate vitamin D nutrition can contribute to the prevention of multiple
sclerosis (MS) was originally proposed to explain the geographical distribution of MS, but …

Vitamin D status differs by latitude and race, with residents of the northeastern United States
and individuals with more skin pigmentation being at increased risk of deficiency. A PubMed …

This paper presents the 12th update of the human obesity gene map, which incorporates
published results up to the end of October 2005. Evidence from single‐gene mutation …

Vitamin D deficiency is common and is primarily caused by a lack of ultraviolet-B (UVB)
radiation from reduced sun exposure, and the consequent limiting of vitamin D production in …

Vitamin D is a pro-hormone characterized by an intricate metabolism and regulation. It is
well known for its role in calcium and phosphate metabolism, and in bone health. However …

This paper presents the eleventh update of the human obesity gene map, which
incorporates published results up to the end of October 2004. Evidence from single‐gene …

Background. Evidence is accumulating that the vitamin D endocrine system has
physiological functions beyond bone health including a role in the regulation of blood …

Purpose Laboratory studies have suggested that vitamin D inadequacy may be implicated in
development of hypertension. Evidence from epidemiologic studies remains limited. We aim …

Introduction. It was found that vitamin D may have a direct effect on adipocyte differentiation
and metabolism and might be involved in the glucose regulation of insulin secretion, as …

The metabolic syndrome develops in an individual with any three of the following risk
factors: obesity, diabetes, inflammation, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and thrombosis. Recent …