Extraskeletal effects and manifestations of Vitamin D deficiency

The actions of vitamin D are not confined to bone. Vitamin D receptors are present in nearly all the nuclei and its actions are manifold. Populations deficient in vitamin D are at higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer, infections, allergies and other chronic illnesses.

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Published in:	Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 602 - 610
Main Authors:	Visweswaran, R, Lekha, H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Medknow Publications 01-07-2013 Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	Allergies asthma autoimmune disease cancer cardiovascular Care and treatment Complications and side effects Diabetes extraskeletal falls infections Review Risk factors Vitamin D Vitamin D deficiency India falls Vitamin D infections asthma cancer cardiovascular autoimmune disease diabetes Allergies extraskeletal
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Summary:	The actions of vitamin D are not confined to bone. Vitamin D receptors are present in nearly all the nuclei and its actions are manifold. Populations deficient in vitamin D are at higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer, infections, allergies and other chronic illnesses.
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ISSN:	2230-8210 2230-9500
DOI:	10.4103/2230-8210.113750