VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AND RENAL FAILURE DISEASES IN SAUDI ARABIA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
*Mohammed Kuddus
ABSTRACT
Vitamin D is produced by skin exposed to ultraviolet B radiation
(Sunlight) or obtained from dietary sources. Now the scientists proved
that the vitamin D has preventive effect on broad range of health
disorders. It is required not only for bone health but also for regulation
of a large number of physiological functions and for better human
health. Deficiency of vitamin D in individual occurs due to limited oral
intake, impaired intestinal absorption or inadequate sun exposure and
can be determined by measuring serum level of 25(OH)D. Vitamin D
deficiency may causes decline in renal function which is directly
related to cardiovascular mortality. This review article includes
worldwide status of vitamin D level in population with special reference to Saudi Arabia and
some general background of vitamin D, including sources, benefits, deficiencies, dietary
requirements especially in renal failure diseases and prevention/treatment of vitamin D
deficiency.
Keywords: Vitamin D deficiency; Sunlight; 25(OH)D; ergocalciferol; cholecalciferol; Saudi Arabia.
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