The case for improving vitamin D status.
Evidence from both physiological experiments and randomized trials demonstrates that elevating vitamin D status above levels prevailing in the North American and European adult populations improves calcium absorption and reduces fall risk and osteoporotic fractures. Additionally observational data suggest that raising vitamin D status protects against various cancers and autoimmune disorders as well. Hence a strong case can be made for immediate improvement in vitamin D status of the general population.
Heaney
Robert P
RP
Creighton University Medical Center, 601 North 30th Street-Suite 4841, Omaha, NE 68131, USA. rheaney@creighton.edu
D004032:Diet; D004194:Disease; D006801:Humans; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000378:metabolism*
D014807:Vitamin D