A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Marina P. Okoshi
, Rosana M. Cortez, Luana U. Pagan, Paula F. Martinez, Filipe W. L. Pereira
Marina P. Okoshi
, Rosana M. Cortez, Luana U. Pagan, Paula F. Martinez, Filipe W. L. Pereira
Vitamin D (Vit D) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential in mineral and bone metabolism. Vit D status is evaluated by measuring serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D]) levels. Currently, Vit D supplementation is mainly indicated in cases of vitamin deficiency. However, there are two main issues concerning Vit D supplementation. The first is related to the definition of the lower limit of normal for serum 25(OH) D. In recent years, extensive clinical research has revealed that large percentages of global […]
Keywords: Bone and Bones/metabolism; Dietary Supplements/adverse effects; Nutritional Status; Vitamin D