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15 Vitamin D
Pages 227-232

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From page 227...
... In this way, vitamin D regulates serum calcium and phosphate levels as well as bone metabolism. Although vitamin D's role in calcium balance is most prominent in the literature, it is clear that vitamin D also plays a key role in the molecular processes that control cellular proliferation, differentiation, and survival (Fleet, 2007)
From page 228...
... . When the hormonal form of vitamin D associates with VDR in the nucleus, this complex can combine with the retinoic acid receptor RXR to produce heterodimers.
From page 229...
... Excess dietary intake of vitamin D has been shown to cause vitamin D intoxication, which leads to hypercalcemia and, eventually, soft tissue calcification and resultant renal and cardiovascular damage. EVIDENCE INDICATING EFFECT ON RESILIENCE Human Studies There have been no clinical trials to address the possibility that vitamin D supplementation may promote resilience to subsequent TBI.
From page 230...
... performed a human trial involving patients with severe TBI. These patients had significantly improved functional independence and Glasgow Outcome Scale scores at three and six months postinjury, and lower mortality at six months, compared to placebo-treated controls.
From page 231...
... It is, however, recommended that military personnel ensure adequate intakes to meet the RDA for vitamin D Because the current vitamin D status of military personnel is not definitive, the committee recommends in Chapter 5 that dietary assessments be conducted across military settings.
From page 232...
... 2005. Steady-state serum concen trations of progesterone following continuous intravenous infusion in patients with acute moderate to severe traumatic brain injury.


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