Background and Objectives: The controversy about the impact of vitamin D supplementation
on weight loss treatment was observed in several randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This …

Background: Obesity is associated with lower concentrations of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D;
however, uncertainty exists as to the direction of causation. To date, meta-analyses of …

The aim was to meta-analyze randomized controlled trials of calcium plus vitamin D
supplementation and fracture prevention. Meta-analysis showed a significant 15% reduced …

Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products,
Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) derived dietary reference values (DRV s) for vitamin D. The …

Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery has negative effects on bone, mediated in part
by effects on nutrient absorption. Not only can RYGB result in vitamin D malabsorption, but …

Stress fractures are common injuries with load-bearing activities. Stress fractures have been
reported in the scientific literature for over a century; however, the etiology continues to be …

Context Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), now the most commonly performed
bariatric operation, is a highly effective treatment for obesity. While Roux-en-Y gastric …

Background: The maximal calcium absorption in response to vitamin D has been proposed
as a biomarker for vitamin D sufficiency. Objective: The objective was to determine whether …

Vitamin D, a secosteroid predominately obtained by endogenous production, has in recent
years been linked to obesity and its comorbidities. The purpose of this review is to draw …

Caloric restriction (CR) is now a popular lifestyle choice due to its ability in experimental
animals to improve lifespan, reduce body weight, and lessen oxidative stress. However …