Role of Vitamin D in Cognitive Function in Chronic Kidney Disease
Both vitamin D deficiency and cognitive impairment are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Vitamin D exerts neuroprotective and regulatory roles in the central nervous system. Hypovitaminosis D has been associated with muscle weakness and bone loss, cardiovascular diseases (hyperte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/291 |