Association between melanin and vitamin D: A systematic review

Globally, there is an increasing prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, including in Southeast Asia, which ranges from 6% to 70%. Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium metabolism and bone health. Melanin is one factor that contributes to vitamin D deficiency. It has photoprotective properties th...

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Main Authors: Andre Colin Hartono, Veronika Maria Sidharta, Yunisa Astiarani, Regina Regina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine 2023-04-01
Series:JKKI (Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Indonesia)
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Online Access:https://journal.uii.ac.id/JKKI/article/view/22633