Vitamin D in Focus : Misconceptions Corrected

What influence does vitamin D have on the development of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, and autoimmune diseases?How can one achieve a balance between necessary sun exposure and the avoidance of skin cancer risk?This work provides answers to these and many other questions about this important vitamin, as well as the vitamin D deficiency disease rickets.It dispels common misconceptions about the structure, function, and effects of vitamin D and additionally provides numerous practical facts for optimal supplementation.The author is a recognized expert in the field and has been engaged in vitamin D research for over three decades.The book is aimed at physicians who wish to optimally care for and inform their patients based on the latest scientific findings regarding vitamin D.