The role of vitamers and dietary-based metabolites of vitamin D in prevention of vitamin D deficiency

There is little doubt that vitamin D deficiency across all age groups in Europe is a problem. Low vitamin D status arises due to limited, if any, dermal synthesis during the winter months at latitudes above 40°N, putting increased importance on dietary supply of the vitamin. However, diet...

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Main Author: Kevin D. Cashman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Swedish Nutrition Foundation 2012-04-01
Series:Food & Nutrition Research
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Online Access:http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/5383/21329