Editor: Dimitrios Papandreou

Vitamin D - A Novel Therapy for Chronic Diseases?

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ISBN: 978-981-5305-34-0 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5305-33-3 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2024
DOI: 10.2174/97898153053331240101

Introduction

Vitamin D – A Novel Therapy for Chronic Diseases? This comprehensive book explores the vital role of vitamin D in human health, with a focus on its potential impact on various chronic diseases. Starting with the history and general information of vitamin D, the book covers various topics, including its effects on immunity, gut health, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, melanoma, and pregnancy. It provides clear and evidence-based insights into how vitamin D influences the body and its role in preventing or managing specific conditions.

This book is a valuable resource for dietitians, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of vitamin D and its therapeutic potential.

Key Features

  • - Covers the role of vitamin D in chronic diseases
  • - Explores vitamin D’s impact on immunity, gut health, and insulin resistance
  • - Provides evidence-based recommendations for healthcare professionals
  • - Accessible explanations for non-expert readers

Readership

Dietitians, doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and general readers interested in health and wellness.

Foreword

- Pp. i
Eleni Andreou
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Preface

- Pp. ii
Dimitrios Papandreou
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List of Contributors

- Pp. iii

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History and General Information of Vitamin D

- Pp. 1-15 (15)
Amina Afrin*, Anam Shakil Kalsekar, Khawla Jalal, Rahab Sohail, Sharfa Khaleel, Shaima T. Saleh, Dimitrios Papandreou

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Vitamin D, Immunity, and Gut Health

- Pp. 16-32 (17)
Russul AlQutub*, Reem El Asmar, Dimitrios Papandreou

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Vitamin D and Insulin Resistance

- Pp. 33-59 (27)
Anam Shakil Kalsekar*, Amina Afrin, Khawla Jalal, Dimitrios Papandreou

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Vitamin D and Cardiovascular Diseases

- Pp. 60-69 (10)
May Ali*, Alyaa Masaad, Dimitrios Papandreou

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Vitamin D and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

- Pp. 70-82 (13)
Salma Abu Qiyas*, Sheima T. Saleh, Dimitrios Papandreou

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Vitamin D and Depression

- Pp. 83-95 (13)
Sharfa Khaleel*, Rahab Sohail, Dimitrios Papandreou

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Vitamin D and Melanoma

- Pp. 96-108 (13)
Shaikha Alnaqbi*, Noor Abu Dheir, Dimitrios Papandreou

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Vitamin D and Pregnancy

- Pp. 109-119 (11)
Shaikha Alnaqbi*, Reem El Asmar, Russul AlQutub, Alyaa Masaad, Noor Abu Dheir, Salma Abu Qiyas, Dimitrios Papandreou

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Subject Index

- Pp. 120-124 (5)
Dimitrios Papandreou*
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