{"product_id":"vitamin-d-christopher-schztze-9781072808985","title":"Vitamin D: Mechanisms of Action on the Human Body","description":"Despite numerous reports of the association of vitamin D with a spectrum of development, disease treatment and maintenance of health, vitamin D deficiency is common. Severe vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets in infants or children and osteomalacia in adults. However, this is currently rare in industrialized countries. Nevertheless, subclinical vitamin D deficiency is more common and has been reported to be associated with osteoporosis and a higher incidence of falls or fractures. It has been reported that 96% of children with rickets were breastfed, as breast milk contains insufficient vitamin D. Since vitamin D receptors are present throughout the body, inadequate vitamin D status may be associated with several extra-skeletal effects, such as pregnancy-related complications and immunodeficiency. It is well known that vitamin D can be obtained by exposure to sunlight or natural food sources. The American Academy of Dermatology has classified ultraviolet radiation as a known skin carcinogen. Therefore, it may not be safe or effective to receive vitamin D by sun exposure. Hence, many paediatricians and physicians recommend adequate vitamin D supplementation to achieve optimal plasma concentrations. Most of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency, especially in the winter months. Studies have reported that vitamin D deficiency may play a role in the pathogenesis and \/ or progression of multiple diseases. The widespread lack of vitamin D therefore deserves consideration, including raising public awareness and health professionals. This book summarizes important mechanisms of action of vitamin D in the human body based on current scientific findings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Schütze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1072808986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781072808985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.07d","brand":"Christopher Schütze","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48113249943807,"sku":"9781072808985","price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d80ef210-b298-4378-90fc-f5777a1b0acc.jpg?v=1769613888","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/vitamin-d-christopher-schztze-9781072808985","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}