PMID: Arch Acad Emerg Med. 2020 ;8(1):e13. Epub 2020 Feb 27. PMID: 32259112 Abstract Title: Vitamin D Status in Epileptic Children on Valproic Acid; a Case-Control Study. Abstract: Introduction: Much attention has been paid to the association between valproic acid treatment and bone health. The objective of this study is to compare the serum vitamin …
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Vitamin D concentration is lower in patients with migraine than healthy individuals.
PMID: Rev Neurol (Paris). 2020 Mar 30. Epub 2020 Mar 30. PMID: 32241571 Abstract Title: Vitamin D serum levels in patients with migraine: A meta-analysis. Abstract: BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Dietary habits and nutrients have been associated with migraine. The present study comprises a meta-analysis of observational studies evaluating serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) in patients with …
Higher concentrations of vitamin D were longitudinally associated with better global quality of life and less fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors.
PMID: Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2020 Apr 3. Epub 2020 Apr 3. PMID: 32245785 Abstract Title: Higher serum vitamin D concentrations are longitudinally associated with better global quality of life and less fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors up to 2 years after treatment. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Vitamin D status may be an important determinant of health-related …
Vitamin D supplementation reduces the occurrence of colorectal polyps in high-latitude locations.
PMID: Prev Med. 2020 Apr 1:106072. Epub 2020 Apr 1. PMID: 32247012 Abstract Title: Vitamin D supplementation reduces the occurrence of colorectal polyps in high-latitude locations. Abstract: There is suggestive evidence for the role of vitamin D in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Due to high latitudes in Canada, many Canadians are vitamin D …
This study reviews the evidence for the use of vitamin D and N-acetyl cysteine in treatment-resistant depressive disorder.
PMID: Curr Pharm Des. 2020 Apr 5. Epub 2020 Apr 5. PMID: 32250212 Abstract Title: Vitamin D and N-Acetyl cysteine supplementation in treatment resistant depressive disorder patients: a general review. Abstract: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is often a lifetime and disabling mental illness as individuals with MDD might not benefit from standard-therapy both pharmacological and …
Vitamin D attenuates lung injury via stimulating epithelial repair, reducing epithelial cell apoptosis and inhibits TGF-β induced epithelial to mesenchymal transition.
PMID: Biochem Pharmacol. 2020 Apr 3:113955. Epub 2020 Apr 3. PMID: 32251673 Abstract Title: Vitamin D attenuates lung injury via stimulating epithelial repair, reducing epithelial cell apoptosis and inhibits TGF-β induced epithelial to mesenchymal transition. Abstract: Vitamin D regulates cell proliferation, inhibits cytokines release at sites of inflammation and reduces inflammatory responses. In this study, …
Vitamin D may be essential for beta-cell function and viability.
PMID: Gene. 2020 Apr 3:144649. Epub 2020 Apr 3. PMID: 32251702 Abstract Title: Vitamin D Metabolites Influences Expression Of Genes Concerning Cellular Viability And Function In Insulin Producingβ-Cells (INS1E). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Studies have shown that vitamin D can enhance glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) and change the expression of genes in pancreaticβ-cells. Still the mechanisms linking …
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This review provides evidence that vitamin D supplementation could reduce risk of influenza and COVID-19 infections and deaths.
PMID: Nutrients. 2020 Apr 2 ;12(4). Epub 2020 Apr 2. PMID: 32252338 Abstract Title: Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths. Abstract: The world is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public health measures that can reduce the risk of infection and death in addition to …
Low plasma vitamin D levels are associated with osteoporotic fractures.
PMID: Clin Chem. 2020 Apr 7. Epub 2020 Apr 7. PMID: 32255480 Abstract Title: 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures: Mendelian Randomization Analysis in 2 Large Population-Based Cohorts. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whether low plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations cause osteoporotic fractures is unclear. We tested the hypothesis that low plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations are associated with …
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Vitamin D supplementation improves markers of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
PMID: Exp Ther Med. 2020 Apr ;19(4):2641-2649. Epub 2020 Feb 11. PMID: 32256745 Abstract Title: Effect of vitamin D supplementation on polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis. Abstract: The aim of the present meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A literature search was performed to …
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