Oxidative stress (OS) has the ability to damage different molecules and cellular structures,
altering the correct function of organs and systems. OS accumulates in the body by …

Vitamin D is one of the essential nutrients to sustain the human health. As a member of the
steroid hormone family, it has a classic role in regulating metabolism of calcium and a non …

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 …

COVID-19 pandemic has a high mortality rate and is affecting practically the entire world
population. The leading cause of death is severe acute respiratory syndrome as a …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with cardiovascular
dysfunction including myocardial infarction, unstable angina, sudden cardiac death, stroke …

PTH and Vitamin D are two major regulators of mineral metabolism. They play critical roles
in the maintenance of calcium and phosphate homeostasis as well as the development and …

Due to its high degree of contagiousness and like almost no other virus, SARS-CoV-2 has
put the health of the world population on alert. COVID-19 can provoke an acute inflammatory …

The aim of the present paper was to review the most important mechanisms explaining the
possible association of vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular diseases, focusing on …

Introduction Inflammation is believed to be a contributing factor to many chronic diseases.
The influence of vitamin D deficiency on inflammation is being explored but studies have not …

Background Type 2 diabetes is a global health concern, with an increased prevalence and
high cost of treatment. Objective The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to …