{"product_id":"vitamin-d-new-research-9781600210006","title":"Vitamin D: New Research","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid hormone precursor that contributes to the maintenance of normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream. Strictly speaking, it is not a vitamin since human skin can manufacture it, but it is referred to as one for historical reasons. It is often known as calciferol. The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phophorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. It promotes bone mineralisation in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals and hormones. Without vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, soft or misshapen. Vitamin D prevents rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults -- skeletal diseases that result in defects that weaken bones. This book gathers international research on the leading-edge of the scientific front.","brand":"Nova Science Publishers Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48886580707671,"sku":"9781600210006","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/vitamin-d-new-research-9781600210006","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}