As per available reports, about 25journals,85Conferences, 10 workshops are presently dedicated exclusively to vitamin-D deficiency and about 97589 articles are being published on the current trends in vitamin D. In terms of research annually, USA, India, Japan, Brazil and Canada are some of the leading countries where maximum studies related to deficiency are being carried out. As reported by Hochber Vitamin D deficiency exist when the concentration of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D in the blood serum occurs at 12 nanograms/milliliter (ng/ml) or less. Deficiency of vitamin D leads to rickets, low blood calcium levels, Osteomalacia.
The Vitamins & Minerals is an academic journal – hosted by PrimeOA Publications International a pioneer in open access publishing and is listed among the top 10 journals in Vitamins. Each year research scientists have noticed a rise in the number of congresses being held in this field. The Journal of vitamins & Minerals provides a unique platform to researchers and scientist to explore the advanced and latest research developments in the field of vitamins, thus bridging the gap between researchers and young scientists. This journal includes a wide range of fields in its discipline to create a platform for the authors to make their contribution towards the journal.