Background Numerous studies demonstrate associations between serum concentrations of
25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH] D) and a variety of common disorders, including …

Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for optimizing skeletal growth. Dairy
products are valuable sources of bone-beneficial nutrients, particularly calcium and protein …

Abstract Purpose The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region registers some of the
lowest serum 25‑hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] concentrations, worldwide. We describe the …

There has been growing interest in the potential of vitamin D food fortification in Europe as a
means of addressing low vitamin D status. The WHO-FAO suggest that choosing a suitable …

Inadequate intake of vitamin D is a global health issue related to severe diseases, mainly
involving subjects with dark skin pigmentation, patients affected by malnutrition …

Background & aims Low levels of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25 (OH) D) are common in
type 2 diabetic patients and cause several complications particularly, in postmenopausal …

Vitamin D is a lipophilic bioactive that plays an important role in bone health. Fortification of
beverages, such as milk, fruit juices, teas, and vegetable drinks, could be an efficient …

The relevance of dairy produce for the diminishment of osteoporotic risk is still a matter of
scientific debate due to the outcome of a few single observational studies. This review will …

Abstract Objective Vitamin D (vitD) deficiency is a global childhood health problem. Food
fortification is a promising strategy to curb vitD deficiency. We aimed to assess the …

ABSTRACT Background Circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] has been the
accepted vitamin D exposure/intake biomarker of choice within recent DRI exercises, but …