Vitamin D: Biochemistry, Nutrition and Roles - Couverture rigide

Stackhouse, William J

 
9781616682736: Vitamin D: Biochemistry, Nutrition and Roles
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1616682736 ISBN 13 : 9781616682736
Editeur : Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2010

Synopsis

Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones, the two major forms of which are vitamin D2 (or ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (or cholecalciferol). Vitamin D obtained from sun exposure, food, and supplements, is biologically inert and must undergo two hydroxylation reactions to be activated in the body. Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D found in the body. Its major role is to increase the flow of calcium into the bloodstream, by promoting absorption of calcium and phosphorus from food in the intestines, and reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys. It is also necessary for bone growth and bone remodelling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts. This book examines the biochemical components of vitamin D and the nutritional benefits it offers the human body.

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Éditeur
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1616682736
ISBN 13 
9781616682736
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
251
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Personne responsable
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