THE definition of vitamin D deficiency and its health implications continues to be a contentious issue around the world, according to a new review study of the literature from Iran.
Authors from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran called for a national consensus in their country with data they surveyed generating a variety of definitions with differing measurement parameters and assay systems.
"The spectrum of vitamin D health effects is quite wide, from bone and muscles (so-called calcemic effects) to a variety of non-calcemic effects including cardiovascular, insulin function, adipogenesis, obesity, immunity and mental status," other researchers said, adding that consequently, "having an optimal vitamin D status has attracted huge attention".
The study concluded that the situation is "confounding" and needs early attention - CLICK HERE.
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