Metagenomic analysis of the gut microbiome composition associated with vitamin D supplementation in Taiwanese infants

Abstract Early childhood is a critical stage for the foundation and development of the gut microbiome, large amounts of essential nutrients are required such as vitamin D. Vitamin D plays an important role in regulating calcium homeostasis, and deficiency can impair bone mineralization. In addition,...

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Main Authors: Wei-Te Lei, Kai-Yao Huang, Jhih-Hua Jhong, Chia-Hung Chen, Shun-Long Weng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82584-8