Due to the presence of receptors in the cells of numerous body tissues, vitamin D is
associated with several physiological functions that go beyond calcium and phosphorus …

Despite the classic role of Vitamin D in skeletal health, new aspects of Vitamin D have been
discovered in tissues and organs other than bones. Epidemiological and observational …

The aim of this study was to evaluate differences in T helper cell sub-types and osteoclast
(OCs) precursors in peripheral blood between patients affected by early rheumatoid arthritis …

Abstract Purpose The Nutrition Societies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland recommend
a daily intake of 20 µg vitamin D 3 for adults when endogenous synthesis is absent. The …

Dengue virus (DENV) infections are straining public health systems worldwide. Vitamin D, a
secosteroid hormone, is currently being investigated for its immunomodulatory effects in …

Vitamin D was discovered 100 years ago and since then multiple studies have consistently
proved its effect on bone health and mineral metabolism. Further research has also explored …

Hypovitaminosis D has been extensively documented in critically ill humans. However,
whether or not critically ill dogs have alterations in vitamin D concentrations remains …

OBJECTIVE To determine the in vitro effect of calcitriol on indicators of immune system
function in endotoxin-primed blood samples from healthy dogs. SAMPLE Blood samples …

Hypovitaminosis D has been identified as a predictor of mortality in human beings, dogs,
cats and foals. However, the immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D in critically ill dogs has …

OBJECTIVE To determine the in vitro effects of calcitriol on indicators of immune system
function in blood samples collected from healthy dogs. SAMPLE Blood samples from 8 …