Vitamin D Crucial in Human Immune Response to Tuberculosis, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Scientists Find

Vitamin D is not just important for building strong bones -- it also plays an essential role in the body’s fight against infections such as tuberculosis, an international research team including UCLA scientists has found. Tuberculosis, a potentially fatal lung disease, causes an estimated 1.8 million deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization, and it especially impacts those with reduced immunity, such as HIV-infected individuals.

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