The Role of Vitamin D for Human Health: The Challenge of the Right Study Designs and Interpretation

Overview

Journal Nutrients

Date 2023 Jul 14

PMID 37447223

Authors

Hermann Brenner

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Abstract

Numerous observational and intervention studies have suggested adverse health effects of poor vitamin D status and health benefits of vitamin D intake [...].

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