Publications by authors named "Dinara K Sherelkhan"
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- Vitamin D, specifically in its active form calcitriol, is crucial for maintaining the balance of calcium and phosphate in the body, which is necessary for healthy bone development.
- It enhances the absorption of these minerals in the intestines and kidneys, but can be influenced by serum phosphate levels and other factors like FGF23 and PTH.
- Imbalances in phosphate levels, whether too high or too low, can lead to health issues such as cardiovascular problems, chronic kidney diseases, and bone disorders like rickets and osteomalacia.
There is a growing body of evidence for the effects of vitamin D on intestinal host-microbiome interactions related to gut dysbiosis and bowel inflammation. This brief review highlights the potential links between vitamin D and gut health, emphasizing the role of vitamin D in microbiological and immunological mechanisms of inflammatory bowel diseases. A comprehensive literature search was carried out in PubMed and Google Scholar using combinations of keywords "vitamin D," "intestines," "gut microflora," "bowel inflammation".
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