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Vitamin D. Molecular Biology, Physiology and Clinical Applications.
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Vitamin D. Molecular Biology, Physiology and Clinical Applications. Edited by Holick MF. (Pp 458; illustrated; $145.00.) US: Humana Press, 1999. ISBN 0 896 03467 4.
A comprehensive study of vitamin D, this book starts with a brief consideration of the evolutionary aspects of vitamin D and the essential role of photosynthesis of the vitamin in the conservation of calcium in aquatic and land animals. Cutaneous synthesis is the principal source of vitamin D for most healthy people but dietary intake becomes increasingly important in the very young and the elderly. Adequate intakes (formerly called recommended daily allowances) for all age groups, and for pregnant or …