The prevalence of obesity in combination with sarcopenia (the age-related loss of muscle
mass and strength or physical function) is increasing in adults aged 65 years and older. A …

Objective To investigate whether vitamin D supplementation is associated with lower
mortality in adults. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled …

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that occurs when the body cannot produce enough
or effectively use of insulin. Compared with individuals without diabetes, patients with type 2 …

Deficiency in vitamin D (VitD), a lipid-soluble vitamin and steroid hormone, affects
approximately 24% to 40% of the population of the Western world. In addition to its well …

It is now generally accepted that vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide health problem that
affects not only musculoskeletal health but also a wide range of acute and chronic diseases …

Recent evidence has revealed anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin D as well as extra-
skeletal activity. In this context, vitamin D seems to be involved in infections, autoimmune …

Background Food insecurity is a global leading public health challenge that affects not only
developing countries but also developed countries, including the United States. About 50 …

Background Optimal vitamin D intake and its status are important not only for bone and
calcium-phosphate metabolism, but also for overall health and well-being. Vitamin D …

Objective To evaluate the extent to which circulating biomarker and supplements of vitamin
D are associated with mortality from cardiovascular, cancer, or other conditions, under …

Background Vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for mortality but previous meta-
analyses lacked standardization of laboratory methods for 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH] D) …