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Influence of Vitamin D Receptor Gene Fok1 Polymorphism on Bone Mass Accrual Post Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation.
Indian journal of pediatrics - 1 Nov 2015
Sanwalka Neha, Khadilkar Anuradha, Chiplonkar Shashi, Khatod Kavita, Phadke Nikhil, Khadilkar Vaman
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms of the Fok1 locus on bone mass accrual in Indian girls used to a low calcium intake. METHODS: An intervention trial was undertaken in 102 girls aged 8-16 y, attending a state run school in Pune city, India. All girls received 500 mg calcium daily and 30,000 IU of vitamin D3 quarterly for one year. Dietary calcium intake was...
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