Variations in 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Countries from the Middle East and Europe: The Roles of UVB Exposure and Diet

Variations in 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Countries from the Middle East and Europe: The Roles of UVB Exposure and Diet

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) has been largely associated with latitude and sunshine exposure across several regions. According to previous results, 25(OH)D concentrations are, on average, relatively low in countries with abundant sunshine, including those of the Middle East and North Africa r...

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Main Authors: William B. Grant, Hana M. A. Fakhoury, Spyridon N. Karras, Fatme Al Anouti, Harjit P. Bhattoa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
animal fat
diet
eggs
Europe
ocean fish
latitude
Middle East
solar UVB
vitamin D deficiency
25-hydroxyvitamin D
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/9/2065

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