About this Research Topic
Vitamin supplements, ranging from multivitamins that fill nutritional gaps and ensure the intake of a broad spectrum of nutrients to specific vitamins like A, B, C, D, E, and K, play a crucial role in addressing various health conditions, lifestyle factors, and age-related nutritional needs. However, transitioning from knowledge to action in the use of vitamin supplements requires informed decisions, personalized health strategies, and a commitment to integrating these supplements into a broader healthy lifestyle. Vitamin supplements offer numerous benefits, including: support for Specific Health Conditions, Mental Health and Cognitive Function, Prenatal Health, etc. Despite their benefits, vitamin supplements also pose certain risks as Overconsumption, Interactions with Medications, Quality and Purity, etc.
The landscape of vitamin supplements continues to evolve with new research and clinical findings.
These updates reflect the dynamic nature of nutritional science and the importance of individualized healthcare approaches. The efficacy and safety of different supplements underscore the need for evidence-based use.
Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and has a significant impact on public health due to its critical role in maintaining vital bodily functions, particularly bone health, immune response, and chronic disease prevention. It affects even mood regulation and may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Maintaining a balanced intake is crucial to avoid deficiency-related conditions, such as osteoporosis in adults, or the effects of overdose, such as hypercalcemia, which can lead to serious complications.
Adults over 50, pregnant and breastfeeding women, individuals on restricted diets, and those with osteoporosis or limited sun exposure are most at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Public health policies often target these groups through fortified foods. The primary sources of vitamin D include sunlight, fortified dairy products, and fatty fish. For optimal absorption, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the preferred supplement form. Public health programs focused on vitamin D awareness, supplementation, and lifestyle recommendations have shown positive impacts improving health outcomes across diverse communities.
The purposes of this Research Topic are:
- understanding Current Knowledge about vitamin D
- the passage from knowledge to action (Evidence-Based Choices; The Role of Healthcare Providers)
- practical Strategies for Integrating vitamin D Supplements (Inform and Educate and the campaign to Prioritize Nutrients from Food Sources)
The landscape of vitamin supplements continues to evolve with new research and clinical findings.
These updates reflect the dynamic nature of nutritional science and the importance of individualized healthcare approaches. The efficacy and safety of different supplements underscore the need for evidence-based use.
Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and has a significant impact on public health due to its critical role in maintaining vital bodily functions, particularly bone health, immune response, and chronic disease prevention. It affects even mood regulation and may help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Maintaining a balanced intake is crucial to avoid deficiency-related conditions, such as osteoporosis in adults, or the effects of overdose, such as hypercalcemia, which can lead to serious complications.
Adults over 50, pregnant and breastfeeding women, individuals on restricted diets, and those with osteoporosis or limited sun exposure are most at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Public health policies often target these groups through fortified foods. The primary sources of vitamin D include sunlight, fortified dairy products, and fatty fish. For optimal absorption, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the preferred supplement form. Public health programs focused on vitamin D awareness, supplementation, and lifestyle recommendations have shown positive impacts improving health outcomes across diverse communities.
The purposes of this Research Topic are:
- understanding Current Knowledge about vitamin D
- the passage from knowledge to action (Evidence-Based Choices; The Role of Healthcare Providers)
- practical Strategies for Integrating vitamin D Supplements (Inform and Educate and the campaign to Prioritize Nutrients from Food Sources)
Keywords: Knowledge Attitudes and Practices, Benefits and Risks, Efficacy and Safety, The role of different vitamin supplements in different target of population, Vitamin supplements: active campaign in Low-Middle Country
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