Open AccessCan we Depend on Sunshine for Vitamin D? A mini review and historical perspective
Author(s) -
Kirti Mohan Marya
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
hsoa journal of orthopedic research and physiotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2381-2052
DOI - 10.24966/orp-2052/100053
Subject(s) - vitamin d and neurology , vitamin d deficiency , rheumatoid arthritis , sunlight , medicine , sun exposure , diabetes mellitus , perspective (graphical) , intensive care medicine , immunology , endocrinology , dermatology , computer science , physics , astronomy , artificial intelligence
Worldwide studies have confirmed that vast population globally is suffering from vitamin D deficiency that can be linked to not only calcium and bone metabolic disorders, but also to diabetes, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. Traditionally, inadequate sunlight exposure was implicated in Vitamin D deficiency. However recent studies from the Middle East and other countries suggest the contrary and thus unreliable. Test based diagnostics remain the most desirable way to prevent and treat Vitamin D deficiency rather than relying on sunshine.