D-vitamiini on rasvaliukoinen vitamiini, jota saadaan ravinnosta. Se on myös hormoni, jota elimistö tuottaa ihossa auringonvalon vaikutuksesta. Veressä kiertävä D-vitamiini on näiden kahden summa.
D-vitamiini on tärkeä vitamiini, joka esimerkiksi turvaa luulle tärkeiden rakennusaineiden riittävän saannin, vaikuttaa suotuisasti immuunipuolustusjärjestelmään ja vähentää infektiosairauksien riskiä
The role of vitamin D and calcium in type 2 diabetes. A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Pittas AG, Lau J, Hu FB, Dawson-Hughes B.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Jun;92(6):2017-29. Epub 2007 Mar 27. Review.
PMID: 17389701
.CONCLUSIONS: Vitamin D and calcium insufficiency may negatively influence glycemia, whereas combined supplementation with both nutrients may be beneficial in optimizing glucose metabolism.
Randomized comparison of the effects of the vitamin D3 adequate intake versus 100 mcg (4000 IU) per day on biochemical responses and the wellbeing of patients.
Vieth R, Kimball S, Hu A, Walfish PG.
Nutr J. 2004 Jul 19;3:8.
PMID: 15260882
doi:10.1186/1475-2891-3-8
CONCLUSION: The highest AI for vitamin D brought summertime 25(OH)D to >40 nmol/L, lowered PTH, and its use was associated with improved wellbeing. The 100 mcg/day dose produced greater responses. Since it was ethically necessary to provide a meaningful dose of vitamin D to these insufficient patients, we cannot rule out a placebo wellbeing response, particularly for those on the lower dose. This work confirms the safety and efficacy of both 15 and 100 mcg/day vitamin D3 in patients who needed additional vitamin D.
Pittas AG, Lau J, Hu FB, Dawson-Hughes B.
The role of vitamin D and calcium in type 2 diabetes. A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Jun;92(6):2017-29. Epub 2007 Mar 27. Review.
PMID: 17389701 [PubMed - indexed for MEDL
Meta-analysis of vitamin D, calcium and the prevention of breast cancer.
Chen P, Hu P, Xie D, Qin Y, Wang F, Wang H.
Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2009 Oct 23. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 19851861
These results provide strong evidence that vitamin D and calcium have a chemopreventive effect against breast cancer.