Background Observational cohort studies and a secondary prevention trial have shown an inverse association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular risk. We conducted a randomized trial of this diet pattern for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events. Methods n a multicenter trial in Spain, we randomly assigned [...]
Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent, primarily due to limited sun exposure, which may be observed in urban areas, or as a result of modern lifestyles. Common myths about vitamin D persist, including that it is mostly obtained from the diet and is only essential for bone and mineral homeostasis. [...]
Department of Endocrinology, Shanghai Pudong Hospital, Fudan University Pudong Medical Center, Pudong, Shanghai, China It’s commonly believed that vitamin D only plays a role inbone health maintenance and calcium phosphate homeo-stasis regulation. This limited recognition of vitamin D’sfunction can be traced back to its discovery through thefight against rickets [...]
