A Systematic Review of Vitamin D Status and Dietary Intake in Various Slovenian Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Vitamin D (VitD) is involved in calcium and phosphate homeostasis, bone health, and normal functioning of the immune system. VitD status is monitored using serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25(OH)D) as a biomarker. Serum 25(OH)D concentrations below 30 nmol/L indicate VitD deficiency and below 50 nmol/L indicate insufficiency. VitD can be synthesised endogenously in human skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. In the absence of sufficient UVB-light exposure, VitD intake becomes the main source of VitD, with a recommended daily intake of 20 μg. The aim of this study was to conduct a review and meta-analysis on the abovementioned topics, focusing on scientific studies in various Slovenian populations.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of pub

SUBMITTER: Hribar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8776289 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature