Scientists Find Vitamin D Crucial in Human Immune Response to TB

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 03:00 in Health & Medicine

A team of scientists has found that vitamin D plays an essential role in the body's fight against infections such as tuberculosis. Researchers found that the human immune system's ability to kill or inhibit the bacteria causing TB is dependent on having sufficient levels of Vitamin D present. The finding could lead to a new treatment pathway.

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