Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hypovitaminosis D represents at present a worldwide public health problem. Recent studies have demonstrated the pleiotropic effects of vitamin D, in addition to its known actions on calcium-phosphorus metabolism. Among the several non-skeletal effects, a potential anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory action has been suggested. Vitamin D deficiency has been reported in several chronic conditions associated with increased inflammation and deregulation of the immune...