Editorial: Classic and pleiotropic actions of Vitamin D

Abstract

A large-scale debate about non-calcemic action and the extra-skeletal health benefits of vitamin D continues, although limitations in vitamin D research and study design, vitamin D controversies and negative results are also extensively discussed in the current literature. The current research topic in Frontiers in Endocrinology may actually cover the needs, and may provide important input into the content of a well-managed scientific exchange of views. The series of the international conference “Vitamin D-minimum, maximum, optimum” (EVIDAS) provide a unique forum targeting basic scientists, clinical researchers, physicians and other health care professionals to discuss these dilemmas, controversies, pros and cons, as well as to evaluate most recent advances and updated information regarding vitamin D and health. The 4th International “Vitamin D- minimum, maximum, optimum” (EVIDAS 2019) conference which is scheduled in Warsaw, Poland, for October 11-12, 2019 will follow its basic concept to offer an opportunity for scientists and clinicians to present new developments, updated and critical information on the physiology, pathophysiology and health-related issues of vitamin D.