Vitamin D-associated genetic variants in the Brazilian population: Investigating potential instruments for Mendelian randomization
Biomédica (Bogotá); 44 (1), 2024
Introduction. Vitamin D is required for bone and mineral metabolism and participates in the regulation of the immune response. It is also linked to several chronic diseases and conditions, usually in populations of European descent. Brazil presents a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficie...