Background This paper reports results from the 5th International Conference “Controversies
in Vitamin D” that was held in Stresa, Italy, 15–18 September 2021. The conference is part of …

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 …

Objective To assess whether eldecalcitol, an active vitamin D analogue 2, can reduce the
development of type 2 diabetes among adults with impaired glucose tolerance. Design …

Low vitamin D levels have been associated with cognitive decline; however, few
randomized trials have been conducted. In a trial, we evaluated vitamin D3 supplementation …

Background: Cognitive decline in older adults is a serious public health problem today.
Association between vitamin D supplementation and cognition remains controversial …

Cognitive impairment and dementia are burgeoning public health concerns, especially
given the increasing longevity of the global population. These conditions not only affect the …

Background: Dementia is a syndrome characterized by progressive cognitive impairment
that interferes with independent function in daily activities. Symptoms of dementia depend …

Amyloid beta (Aβ) is a peptide and a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Emerging
evidence suggests that Aβ levels could be influenced by diet. However, the evidence is …

Background The role of vitamin D supplementation in improving cognition and slowing the
incidence of minor and major neurocognitive disorders is a matter of debate. To our …

Background Hip fractures are associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality, and
successful ambulation after surgery is an important outcome in this patient population …