Prevalence and Factors Associated with Vitamin D Inadequacy in the Elderly Population of South Sulawesi
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Vitamin D Inadequacy in the Elderly Population of South Sulawesi
Background: Vitamin D inadequacy remains a health issue in elderly population of Indonesia. Vitamin D has skeletal and non-skeletal effects, that can improve elderly quality of life. Various factors associated with inadequate vitamin D levels are observed in this study. ...
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Can a dietary supplement slow down the aging process? A new study suggests that vitamin D could play a central role in cell protection.
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