Association of Hypovitaminosis D and Hypocalcemia with Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Association of Hypovitaminosis D and Hypocalcemia with Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is an essential vitamin for calcium and bone homeostasis. Several neuronal cells,muscles cells and different regions in CNS (Central Nervous System) express Vitamin D receptors. CNS isrecognized as target organ for vitamin D3. Several clinical and experimental data show...

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Main Authors: Rukhsana Nawaz, Rafat Amin, Saima Gul, Rafiq Khanani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dow University of Health Sciences 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences
Subjects:
vitamin d
neuropsychiatric diseases
calcium
epidemiology
neurotransmitters
Online Access:http://www.jduhs.com/index.php/jduhs/article/view/130

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