The Impact of Vitamin D on Health and Disease - Beyond the Bones

The Impact of Vitamin D on Health and Disease: Beyond the Bones is a complete resource which consolidates recent advances in basic sciences related to Vitamin D, providing a synthesized and up-to-date overview of molecular mechanisms, genetics, epigenetics, and microbiome interactions. The book enhances the understanding of not only the clinical implications of Vitamin D but also provides practical guidance for optimizing patient care in diverse health contexts to improve decision making, personalize patient care and preventive health measures. It is a reader-friendly guide that recognizes Vitamin D and its role in reproductive physiology, bridging the gap between research and clinical applications, offering insights into the practical implications of Vitamin D deficiency on metabolic conditions and fertility outcomes. This is a practical guide to provide a roadmap for scientists to contribute to the evolving field of Vitamin D research to inform and inspire further research studies.

List of contents

1. Introduction to Vitamin D
2. Sources of Vitamin D
3. Biochemistry of Vitamin D
4. Vitamin D and Bone Health
5. Vitamin D and Sports Performance
6. Vitamin D and the Immune System
7. Vitamin D and Genetics
8. Environmental Factors and Vitamin D
9. Global Perspectives on Vitamin D
10. Vitamin D Deficiency
11. Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease
12. Vitamin D and Diabetes
13. Vitamin D and subfertility
14. Vitamin D and Cancer
15. Vitamin D, Pregnancy and Child Health
16. Vitamin D and Mental Health
17. Vitamin D and Aging
18. Vitamin D & COVID. Is there a reality?
19. Vitamin D Testing and Measurement
20. Vitamin D Guidelines and Recommendations
21.Practical Tips for Maintaining Optimal Vitamin D Levels
22. Vitamin D Supplementation Protocols
23. Vitamin D and Population Health
24. Future Directions in Vitamin D Research

About the author

Dr Rehana Rehman MBBS, MPhil, PhD, FHEA, MHPE Professor of Physiology and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences Aga Khan University, Karachi Pakistan. She has been involved in teaching of Physiology for the last 30 years in public and private sector medical colleges. She is a well-recognized authority in the field of Reproductive Physiology. Her research is focused on infertility, maternal and fetal wellbeing, wellness of students and ergonomics. She has more than 200 publications in high impact national & international journals. She has compiled; Clinical Case Orientation in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology, Renal and Gastrointestinal Physiology, Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology published by Paramount. She is author of books; “Five minutes to Wellness”, “Research till publication in Health Care”, “Subfertility Recent Advances in Management and prevention”, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome from Basic Sciences to Clinical Advances Across Clinical Science Life Span published by Elsevier”.
Dr Faiza Alam is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Pengiran-Anak-Puteri-Rashidah-Sa’adatul-Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Brunei, and previously worked at Aga Khan University. She has been teaching Physiology for the last 14 years. After completing her Masters (Physiology), her research as a (PHD)scholar was dedicated to identifying the polymorphisms of the SIRT1 gene affecting oxidative environment and fertility. Broadly, her research is aimed towards the causative factors of non-communicable diseases.
She cultivated a solid foundation in teaching and research within the field of Physiology. Her commitment to academic excellence and track record of delivering engaging lectures align seamlessly with the goals and ethos of your department. Moreover, her collaborative nature and interpersonal finesse have enabled her to foster strong professional relationships, enhancing both her teaching methodologies and research endeavors.

Product details

• Assisted by: Faiza Alam (Editor), Rehana Rehman (Editor)
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 16.11.2025
• EAN: 9780443340376
• ISBN: 978-0-443-34037-6
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; METABOLISM, Endocrinology, MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism