Extraskeletal effects and manifestations of Vitamin D deficiency
The actions of vitamin D are not confined to bone. Vitamin D receptors are present in nearly all the nuclei and its actions are manifold. Populations deficient in vitamin D are at higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer, infections, allergies and other chronic illnesses.
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2013
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3743359/ |