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- Title
Witamina D - składnik o wielostronnym działaniu.
- Authors
Sajkowska-Kozielewicz, Joanna J.; Paradowska, Katarzyna
- Abstract
Biologically active form of vitamin D, i.e. the 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D3, was considered as a factor contributing to the proper development of skeletal bones and applied in the prophylaxis of rickets and osteoporosis. Actually, numerous studies indicate that it influences over 200 genes and determines functioning of major human organs. Vitamin D denotes egzogenic substance, which has to be supplied with food but also a prohormone, endogenic compound produced in the skin under the influence of solar radiation and metabolized to the active form. Currently vitamin D is not regarded to be solely as a factor preventing the development of rickets and osteoporosis. An increasing number of studies showing its participation in the normal operation of the cardiovascular system, preventing diabetes and cancer, as well as its effect in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), macular degeneration (AMD) or psoriasis. The aim of the article is to present multi-effect of vitamin D.
- Publication
Herbalism, 2016, Vol 1, Issue 2, p35
- ISSN
2450-4963
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12775/herb.2016.003