Could saliva be used for vitamin D testing? This study showed a moderate correlation between saliva and serum for calcidiol (though weaker for calcitriol). Also note the very high deficiency rate (77%) in this sample of adults in Indonesia. @DovePress htt
Vitamin D status can be assessed from saliva samples - this study shows correlation between calcidiol concentrations in serum and saliva. @DovePress https://t.co/NUC6HdMOBS
Pubmed: The Moderate Correlation Between 25(OH)D Serum and Saliva in Healthy People with Low Vitamin D Intake https://t.co/cFaKBNRHpE