Segmental Analysis of Human Hair Reveals Intra-Annual Variation in 25(OH)D3 Concentrations in Modern and Archaeological Individuals

    January 2025 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Kate Britton, Orsolya Czére, Eléa Gutierrez … Baukje de Roos
    Studysummary This study explored 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels in hair samples from participants in Aberdeen and suggested potential links between hair vitamin D levels, seasonal UVB exposure, and marine diet in both modern and archaeological contexts.
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