Question

​If asked about the relationship of vitamin D to autoimmune disease, the best information for a dietetic professional to provide is ____.
Select one:
a. ​that the evidence is only in animals, not humans
b. ​to take a supplement containing 2000 IU vitamin D each day
c. ​that some evidence suggests a protective effect of vitamin D
d. ​that the evidence does not support a relationship at this time

Answer 1

If asked about the relationship of vitamin D to autoimmune disease, the best information for a dietetic professional to provide is that some evidence suggests a protective effect of vitamin D.

Vitamin D is a class of fat-soluble secosteroids that increases intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate, among other things. In humans, the most important compounds in this group are vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). The synthesis of cholecalciferol in the lower layers of the epidermis of the skin via a chemical reaction dependent on sun exposure is the primary natural source of the vitamin (specifically UVB radiation).

An autoimmune disease is a condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a functioning body part. There are at least 80 types of autoimmune diseases known, with some evidence indicating that there may be more than 100. Almost any part of the body can be involved. Common symptoms range from mild to severe and generally include a low grade fever and fatigue.

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