Ultraviolet radiation suppresses obesity and symptoms of metabolic syndrome independently of vitamin d in mice fed a high-fat diet.

The role of vitamin D in curtailing the development of obesity and comorbidities such as the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and type 2 diabetes has received much attention recently. However, clinical trials have failed to conclusively demonstrate the benefits of vitamin D supplementation. In most studies...

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Main Authors: Geldenhuys, Sian (Author), Hart, Prue H. (Author), Endersby, Raelene (Author), Jacoby, Peter (Author), Feelisch, Martin (Author), Weller, Richard B. (Author), Matthews, Vance (Author), Gorman, Shelley (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2014-11.
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