Fatme Al Anouti

TL;DR: The importance of vitamin D/VDR signaling in intestinal homeostasis is evidenced by the development of a chronic inflammatory state (e.g. IBD) when this signaling system is disrupted.

TL;DR: Evidence that vitamin D deficiency could be a major public health burden among young Emirati adults, mostly because of sun deprivation in a sun-blessed country is offered, and fortification of foods and drinks with vitamin D, supplementation, and sensible sun exposure are important steps toward minimizing vitamin D deficiencies.

TL;DR: This guideline was prepared focusing on the United Arab Emirate and the Gulf populations, to overcome the high incidence of vitamin D deficiency and to improve overall health.

TL;DR: Measuring 25(OH)D concentrations is one way to both increase the awareness of vitamin D’s importance in maintaining good health and to encourage vitamin D supplementation or increased solar ultraviolet-B exposure to sustain well-being throughout life by reducing disease incidence.

TL;DR: In this paper, the relation between vitamin D status and COVID-19 severity and mortality among the multiethnic population of the United Arab Emirates was examined and shown that levels < 12 ng/mL were significantly associated with higher risk of severe CoV-19 infection and of death.