Evolution and Function of Vitamin D
January 2003
in “
Recent results in cancer research/Recent Results in Cancer Research
”
TLDR Vitamin D is essential for bone health and may reduce risks of several diseases.
The document "Evolution and Function of Vitamin D" from 2003 reviewed the role of vitamin D in human health, emphasizing its importance in bone and cellular health, and cancer prevention. It discussed vitamin D synthesis in the skin via sunlight, regulated by skin pigmentation and aging, and its therapeutic potential in treating psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. The document also explored the evolutionary aspects of vitamin D from marine organisms to humans and its broader implications in endocrinology and dermatology.
