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The role of vitamin D in the human body and the influence of vitamin D on the proliferation of cancer cells

Authors :
Wioleta Dudzińska
Oliwia Chilińska
Paulina Warias
Paulina Maskiewicz
Eliza Maniak
Aleksandra Strońska
Source :
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, Vol 11, Iss 5, Pp 33-43 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Kazimierz Wielki University, 2021.

Abstract

The publication focuses on the presentation of the role of vitamin D3 in the human body. The content contains important information on the influence of vitamin D3 on the course of Covid-19 disease caused by the Sars-Cov-19 virus. Cholecalciferol has been studied for years. Its basic functions include the regulation of bone mineral metabolism and calcium-phosphorus metabolism. In addition, the publication characterizes the course of vitamin D3 synthesis and presents the important role of vitamin D3 in the body. Additionally, the currently conducted research in terms of anti-cancer properties of selected vitamin D3 analogues was described.

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
ISSN :
23918306
Volume :
11
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5a2ea3a2c25146b6b343a032f84b54b3
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2021.11.05.003