More Than Bones: Aside Jobs of Vitamin D

Abstract

Vitamin D contributes to maintaining calcium levels in the bloodstream and maintains a goodhealth of our bones. This vitamin activates a cascade of intracellular responses mediatedby its nuclear receptor, vitamin D receptor. Interestingly, vitamin D receptor is expressed inalmost all cells in our body, suggesting vitamin D could have additional roles. In this article,information about vitamin D and tuberculosis, obesity, diabetes, and cancer are presented.