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ReviewCNS & neurological disorders drug targets2025

Vitamin D and Neurological Health: Unraveling Risk Factors, Disease Progression, and Treatment Potential.

Abdullah Al Noman, Halima Afrosa, Imanul Kabir Lihu, Onusree Sarkar, Naimur Rahman Nabin, Monty Datta, Rashmi Pathak, Himanshu Sharma

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Review in CNS & neurological disorders drug targets, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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Abdullah Al NomanSchool of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Halima AfrosaSchool of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Imanul Kabir LihuSchool of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Onusree SarkarSchool of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Naimur Rahman NabinSchool of Pharmacy, BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Monty DattaDepartment of Zoology, Government Tolaram College, National University Bangladesh, Gazipur 1704, Bangladesh.
Rashmi PathakDepartment of Pharmacy, Invertis University, Bareilly (UP)-243123, India.
Himanshu SharmaDepartment of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad (UP)-244001, India.ORCID 0000-0003-1122-3405

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study explores the complex link between vitamin D and neurological illnesses, focusing on how vitamin D affects possible risk factors, therapeutic applications, and the trajectory of the disease. An epidemiological study has linked vitamin D insufficiency to several neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis. It is hypothesized that immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin D contribute to its neuroprotective effects. Two major mechanisms in dementia include neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. Adequate levels of vitamin D have been shown in both animal models and human studies to enhance both clinical outcomes and the duration of illness in those who have it. Other ways that vitamin D contributes to its therapeutic potential include the production of neurotrophic factors, control over neurotransmitter synthesis, and preservation of the blood-brain barrier. Despite the encouraging outcomes, research is still being conducted to determine the optimal dosage and long-term benefits of vitamin D supplementation on brain function. In order to furnish precise directives and clarify the processes behind the neuroprotective impacts of vitamin D, future research must focus on large-scale randomized controlled studies. . This study highlights the significance of maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D as a modifiable risk factor for neurological disorders. Further study is also required to comprehend the possible medical benefits of this vitamin fully.

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Nervous System DiseasesVitamin DVitamin D DeficiencyAnimalsDietary SupplementsDisease ProgressionHumansNeuroprotective AgentsOxidative StressRisk FactorsNeuroprotective AgentsVitamin Ddiabetic neuropathy.gene regulationgut healthneurological disordersneurologyneuroprotectionVitamin D

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