Vitamin D Deficiency and Manifestation of the Disease: Revisiting the Significance
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
It has been reported that vitamin D deficiency is associated with various health problems ranging from bacterial & viral infections to psychotic disorders. In this review we have summarized the role of vitamin D deficiency in the occurrence of bacterial diseases, viral infection, its role in depression and asthma as well as conditions associated with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It has been shown that vitamin D can regulates nearly 5% of the human genome further strengthens its role in the overall well-being. More research is needed in order to understand the physiology and effect of supplementation of vitamin D on the outcome of disease
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Astha Giri M. Sc
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