Hypovitaminosis D has been a frequent finding in renal patients. In kidney transplant recipients, this may cause progression of albuminuria, increasing the decline in renal function and the risk of graft loss. The objective ...

Hypovitaminosis D has been a frequent finding in individuals with heart failure (HF), however studies in regions with high solar incidence are scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the vitamin D status and its ...

The prevalence of obesity and cardiometabolic changes in the child and adolescent population has increased considerably worldwide, and has been associated with hypovitaminosis D, but few studies have been conducted in ...

Objective: Explore the association among hypovitaminosis D, muscle strength and functional capacity in Brazilian community dwelling elderly. Methodology: Observational, analytical and cross-sectional study based on a ...

Introduction: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease, especially in Western countries. The incidence and severity of NAFLD have been associated with hypovitaminosis D. ...

Micronutrient deficiencies affect individuals mainly in developing countries, where vitamin A deficiency is a public health problem worldwide more worrying, especially in groups with increased physiological needs such as ...

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether constant daily vitamin supplementation would be sufficient to prevent possible vitamin deficiencies in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Methods: ...

Studies towards the identification and use of Musa spp. genotypes with functional properties have been conducted in connection with genetic breeding programs aiming at the optimization of nutritional characteristics of the ...