Vitamin d and the lung
Vitamin D metabolism is complex and its deficiency has proven to be deleterious in bone health, and to have significant effects on the immune and cardiovascular systems. Vitamin D has also been associated with pulmonary diseases outcomes. This review will focus on vitamin D metabolism, and studies performed mostly in children with asthma or Cystic Fibrosis.
Source: Paediatric Respiratory Reviews - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sofia Konstantinopoulou, Ignacio E. Tapia Source Type: research
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