Vitamin D in the light of current knowledge

Vitamin D, i.e. 1,25(OH) 2D, is an essential factor, not only of homeostasis of calcium and phosphorus, but also of cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, immune and hormonal regulation, as well as other body processes. Thus, its optimal presence in the body is of exceptional signifi...

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Main Authors: Radlović Nedeljko, Mladenović Marija, Simić Dušica, Radlović Petar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Medical Society 2012-01-01
Series:Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2012/0370-81791202110R.pdf
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spelling doaj-6c5e0b56913e4584a482accddd9cbf5c2021-01-02T12:32:58ZengSerbian Medical SocietySrpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo0370-81792012-01-011401-211011410.2298/SARH1202110RVitamin D in the light of current knowledgeRadlović NedeljkoMladenović MarijaSimić DušicaRadlović PetarVitamin D, i.e. 1,25(OH) 2D, is an essential factor, not only of homeostasis of calcium and phosphorus, but also of cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, immune and hormonal regulation, as well as other body processes. Thus, its optimal presence in the body is of exceptional significance for health, both of children, as well as adults and elderly persons. Today, it is known that the lack of vitamin D, besides having negative effects on the skeleton and teeth, also contributes to the development of various malignancies, primarily of the large bowel, prostate and breasts, as well as of autoimmune and allergic diseases, diabetes mellitus type II, arterial hypertension and others. Considered from the biological aspect, physiological requirements in vitamin D are achieved by cutaneous synthesis from 7-dehydrocholesterol during sun exposure, while, except rarely, it is very scarce in food. Having in mind extensive evidence that sun exposure presents a high risk for the development of skin malignancies, primarily melanoma, it is clear that humans are deprived of the natural and basic source of vitamin D. In accordance, as well as based on numerous epidemiological studies showing the increase of diseases, in the basis of which vitamin D deficiency plays the important role, next led to the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin D, regardless of age. According to current attitudes, it is recommended that the daily dietary allowances of vitamin D. i.e. the quantity of oral intake that would safely cover the optimal body requirements should be 400 IU for ages 0-18 years, 600 IU for ages 19-70 years and 800 IU for persons aged over 70 years.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2012/0370-81791202110R.pdfvitamin Dphysiological rolerecommended dietary allowances
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author Radlović Nedeljko
Mladenović Marija
Simić Dušica
Radlović Petar
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Mladenović Marija
Simić Dušica
Radlović Petar
Vitamin D in the light of current knowledge
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
vitamin D
physiological role
recommended dietary allowances
author_facet Radlović Nedeljko
Mladenović Marija
Simić Dušica
Radlović Petar
author_sort Radlović Nedeljko
title Vitamin D in the light of current knowledge
title_short Vitamin D in the light of current knowledge
title_full Vitamin D in the light of current knowledge
title_fullStr Vitamin D in the light of current knowledge
title_full_unstemmed Vitamin D in the light of current knowledge
title_sort vitamin d in the light of current knowledge
publisher Serbian Medical Society
series Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
issn 0370-8179
publishDate 2012-01-01
description Vitamin D, i.e. 1,25(OH) 2D, is an essential factor, not only of homeostasis of calcium and phosphorus, but also of cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis, immune and hormonal regulation, as well as other body processes. Thus, its optimal presence in the body is of exceptional significance for health, both of children, as well as adults and elderly persons. Today, it is known that the lack of vitamin D, besides having negative effects on the skeleton and teeth, also contributes to the development of various malignancies, primarily of the large bowel, prostate and breasts, as well as of autoimmune and allergic diseases, diabetes mellitus type II, arterial hypertension and others. Considered from the biological aspect, physiological requirements in vitamin D are achieved by cutaneous synthesis from 7-dehydrocholesterol during sun exposure, while, except rarely, it is very scarce in food. Having in mind extensive evidence that sun exposure presents a high risk for the development of skin malignancies, primarily melanoma, it is clear that humans are deprived of the natural and basic source of vitamin D. In accordance, as well as based on numerous epidemiological studies showing the increase of diseases, in the basis of which vitamin D deficiency plays the important role, next led to the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin D, regardless of age. According to current attitudes, it is recommended that the daily dietary allowances of vitamin D. i.e. the quantity of oral intake that would safely cover the optimal body requirements should be 400 IU for ages 0-18 years, 600 IU for ages 19-70 years and 800 IU for persons aged over 70 years.
topic vitamin D
physiological role
recommended dietary allowances
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