The role of vitamin D3 in follicle development [PDF]
Journal of Ovarian ResearchVitamin D3 plays a crucial role in female reproduction. As research progresses, the mechanisms of action of vitamin D3 on follicular development have been widely discussed.
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High ratio of epi-25-(OH)-vitamin D3 to 25-(OH)-vitamin D3 increases the risk of asthma attack in American asthma adults: a population study [PDF]
BMC Public HealthObjective The relationship between vitamin D3 and asthma remains controversial. However, previous studies have largely overlooked the impact of epi-25-(OH)-vitamin D3.
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Prophylactic effect of nano vitamin D3 against fatty degeneration caused by calcium-deficient diet in parotid salivary gland: a histological and ultrastructural study [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Poor dietary habits, such as a calcium-deficient diet, negatively impact oral health by impairing salivary gland function due to hypocalcemia. If left untreated, calcium deficiency can lead to fatal consequences.
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The Role of Vitamin D3 in Ocular Diseases [PDF]
NutrientsVitamin D3 plays a vital role in numerous physiological processes within the human body, including having a positive effect on eye health. It is renowned for its immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and angiogenic properties. Its deficiency is evolving into a significant global challenge.
Mrugacz M, Pieńczykowska K, Bryl A.
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Comparative Study between Vitamin D and Placebo in Patients with Nasal Polyps [PDF]
International Journal of Medical Arts, 2021 Background: Chronic rhino-sinusitis with nasal polyps [CRSwNP] is a prevalent disease that has an important influence on patient quality of life. Vitamin D3 [VD3] has been shown to suppress the proliferation of fibroblasts generated from nasal polyps.Aim
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Prevalence of vitamin D3 deficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes and proteinuria [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2021 Background/Aim. Vitamin D3 plays an important role in glucose metabolism, with influence on insulin secretion and sensitivity. Low grade inflammation is present in patients with diabetes type 2 and it is a known fact that vitamin D has an anti ...
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UVB exposure of farm animals: study on a food-based strategy to bridge the gap between current vitamin D intakes and dietary targets. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of ultraviolet (UV) B radiation for improving vitamin D3 content of eggs and meat. In a two-factorial design hens that received diets with 0 (-D3) or 3,000 IU (+
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Physiological Reports, 2021 Vitamin D3 is a prohormone that is essential for calcium homeostasis. It is naturally produced in the skin by ultraviolet‐B (UVB) irradiation of 7‐dehydrocholesterol.
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New analogs of vitamin D3 [PDF]
Kidney International, 1999 Calcitriol, the most active metabolite of vitamin D, controls parathyroid gland growth and suppresses the synthesis and secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). However, because of its potent effects on intestinal calcium absorption and bone mobilization, calcitriol treatment can induce hypercalcemia, often precluding its use at therapeutic doses ...
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Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022 Background and objectiveMultiple studies suggest that children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have significantly lower vitamin D3 levels than typically developing children.
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