Full Description
The Impact of Vitamin D on Health and Disease: Beyond the Bones is a complete resource which consolidates recent advances in basic sciences related to Vitamin D, providing a synthesized and up-to-date overview of molecular mechanisms, genetics, epigenetics, and microbiome interactions. The book enhances the understanding of not only the clinical implications of Vitamin D but also provides practical guidance for optimizing patient care in diverse health contexts to improve decision making, personalize patient care and preventive health measures. It is a reader-friendly guide that recognizes Vitamin D and its role in reproductive physiology, bridging the gap between research and clinical applications, offering insights into the practical implications of Vitamin D deficiency on metabolic conditions and fertility outcomes. This is a practical guide to provide a roadmap for scientists to contribute to the evolving field of Vitamin D research to inform and inspire further research studies.
Contents
1. Introduction to Vitamin D
2. Sources of Vitamin D
3. Biochemistry of Vitamin D
4. Vitamin D and Bone Health
5. Vitamin D and Sports Performance
6. Vitamin D and the Immune System
7. Vitamin D and Genetics
8. Environmental Factors and Vitamin D
9. Global Perspectives on Vitamin D
10. Vitamin D Deficiency
11. Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease
12. Vitamin D and Diabetes
13. Vitamin D and subfertility
14. Vitamin D and Cancer
15. Vitamin D, Pregnancy and Child Health
16. Vitamin D and Mental Health
17. Vitamin D and Aging
18. Vitamin D & COVID. Is there a reality?
19. Vitamin D Testing and Measurement
20. Vitamin D Guidelines and Recommendations
21.Practical Tips for Maintaining Optimal Vitamin D Levels
22. Vitamin D Supplementation Protocols
23. Vitamin D and Population Health
24. Future Directions in Vitamin D Research
