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Contemporary Perspectives on the Role of Vitamin D in Enhancing Gut Health and Its Implications for Preventing and Managing Intestinal Diseases.

Nutrients
January 1, 1970
Jiaxin Wang et al. (9 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the mechanistic role of Vitamin D in modulating gut microbiome composition and intestinal barrier function, as well as its therapeutic potential in managing intestinal diseases.

Results Summary

The study found that Vitamin D deficiency alters gut microbiome composition, compromises intestinal mucosal barrier integrity, and is linked to intestinal pathologies like inflammatory bowel disease. Vitamin D regulates immune responses via VDR binding, influencing cytokine production and barrier function.

Population

Patients with intestinal diseases (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease) and general gut health.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (6)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Vitamin D
decrease
gut microbiome composition
individuals
-
implicated in altering
#1
Vitamin D
decrease
integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier
individuals
-
compromising
#2
Vitamin D
increase
various intestinal pathologies
individuals
-
predisposing
#3
Vitamin D
decrease
production of pro-inflammatory cytokines
-
-
modulating
#4
Vitamin D
neutral
intestinal barrier function
-
-
influencing
#5
Vitamin D
decrease
serum vitamin D levels
patients suffering from intestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease
-
lower
#6
Abstract

Vitamin D, a crucial fat-soluble vitamin, is primarily synthesized in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation and is widely recognized as a bone-associated hormone. However, recent scientific advancements have unveiled its intricate association with gut health. The intestinal barrier serves as a vital component, safeguarding the intestinal milieu and maintaining overall homeostasis. Deficiencies in vitamin D have been implicated in altering the gut microbiome composition, compromising the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier, and predisposing individuals to various intestinal pathologies. Vitamin D exerts its regulatory function by binding to vitamin D receptors (VDR) present in immune cells, thereby modulating the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and influencing the intestinal barrier function. Notably, numerous studies have reported lower serum vitamin D levels among patients suffering from intestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease, highlighting the growing significance of vitamin D in gut health maintenance. This comprehensive review delves into the latest advancements in understanding the mechanistic role of vitamin D in modulating the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function, emphasizing its pivotal role in immune regulation. Furthermore, we consolidate and present relevant findings pertaining to the therapeutic potential of vitamin D in the management of intestinal diseases.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansVitamin DGastrointestinal MicrobiomeIntestinal DiseasesVitamin D DeficiencyIntestinal MucosaReceptors, CalcitriolInflammatory Bowel DiseasesCeliac DiseaseAnimals
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality90/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations5
Citations/Year5.0
Relative Citation Ratio2.31
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score0.85
Normalized Score0.72
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