Beneficial role of vitamin D3 in the prevention of certain respiratory diseases

In conclusion, vitamin D plays a significant role in respiratory diseases. The best form of vitamin D for use in the treatment of respiratory diseases is calcitriol because it is the active metabolite of vitamin D3 and modulates inflammatory cytokine expression. Further investigation of calcitriol in respiratory diseases is needed.

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Source: Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease - November 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Luong, K. v. q., Nguy{ecirctilde}n, L. T. H. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research