TLDR Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.
The document titled "Vitamin D: More Than a 'Bone-a-Fide' Hormone" from May 1, 2003, discussed the multifaceted roles of vitamin D beyond its well-known function in bone health. It highlighted the hormone's involvement in various biological processes, including immune function, cell growth, and inflammation regulation. The paper also referenced studies on the interaction of vitamin D with different receptors and its potential implications in conditions like rickets and other metabolic disorders. The document underscored the importance of vitamin D in broader physiological contexts, suggesting that its impact extended far beyond skeletal maintenance.
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July 2002 in “Molecular Endocrinology” Removing part of the vitamin D receptor stops vitamin D from working properly.
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March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research” The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
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December 2014 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” Nuclear hormone receptors play a significant role in skin wound healing and could lead to better treatment methods.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
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July 2016 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Vitamin D has potential benefits for cancer prevention, heart health, diabetes, obesity, muscle function, skin health, and immune function, but clinical results are mixed and more research is needed.
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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
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September 1991 in “Medical hypotheses” Prolactin may be important for skin growth and immune function.
