Research Article
Vitamin D, Immune System and Its Relationship with Diseases
Author(s):
Nevin Sanliera* and Merve Guney Coskunb
Objective: Vitamin D is classi ied as an immunomodulatory hormone
synthesized on skin exposure to sunlight. It is known to come into play
during the regulation of hormone secretion, immune functions, cell
proliferation, and differentiation. Its de iciency can cause plentiful diseases
along with their associated pleiotropic effects. In this direction, the available
line of research as to the effects of vitamin D absorption, metabolism, health
effects/bene its, effects/health bene its, de iciency of vitamin D, VDR, and 25-
hydroxyvitamin D was reviewed.
Methods: The literature review was
conducted through selected websites, involving Medline, Embase, Web of
Science, Cochrane Central, PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, EFSA,
plus the World Health Organization.
Results: The mentioned aspe.. Read More»
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