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Vitamin D – a hormone that we lack

Doc. Mgr. Eva Račanská, PhD.

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bratislava

Most people associate vitamin D with osteoporosis, since its intake is required for absorption and utilization of calcium and thereby for building the bones. However, little is known about its significant impact on the immune system, neuromuscular function and its ability to protect against inflammation, infections, oncology diseases and, in winter months, also against cold and flu.

Keywords: cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol, calcium, the role of vitamin D in the body, supplementation.