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Liu P, He C, Zeng Q, Ning L, Deng Q, Li C. Femoral neck bone mineral density, measured by dual-Energy X-ray absorptiometry, predicts mortality risk in hypertensive patients: A cohort study. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2025:104099. [PMID: 40410112 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2025.104099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2025] [Accepted: 04/22/2025] [Indexed: 05/25/2025]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM This study aimed to investigate the association between femoral neck bone mineral density (FN-BMD), measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and mortality risk in patients with hypertension. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 6584 hypertensive patients from the NHANES 2007-2018 cohort were analyzed. During an average follow-up of 85.95 ± 1.90 months, 1107 all-cause deaths and 280 cardiovascular deaths were recorded. FN-BMD was significantly lower in patients who experienced all-cause mortality (0.72 ± 0.01 g/cm2) compared to survivors (0.80 ± 0.00 g/cm2; p < 0.001) and in cardiovascular mortality cases (0.73 ± 0.01 g/cm2) compared to non-cases (0.79 ± 0.00 g/cm2; p < 0.001). Patients were stratified into three groups based on FN-BMD tertiles (Quantile 1, Quantile 2, and Quantile 3). Compared to Quantile 1, the risk of all-cause mortality was significantly lower in Quantile 2 (hazard ratio (HR) 0.45 [95 % CI 0.37-0.55]) and Quantile 3 (HR 0.27 [95 % CI 0.21-0.35]). A similar trend was observed for cardiovascular mortality (Quantile 2: HR 0.42 [95 % CI 0.28-0.63]; Quantile 3: HR 0.26 [95 % CI 0.18-0.38]). Restricted cubic spline analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between FN-BMD and mortality risks. Subgroup analysis showed that the association between higher FN-BMD and reduced mortality risk was most pronounced in patients with higher concentrations of epi-25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (p for interaction = 0.056). CONCLUSIONS Higher FN-BMD is related to reduced risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hypertensive patients, particularly in those with elevated levels of epi-25-hydroxyvitamin D3.
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- Peng Liu
- Department of anatomy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China; Key Laboratory of Molecular Pathology for Hepatobiliary Diseases of Guangxi, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jiangbin Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of anatomy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
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Amer SA, Abo-Elnour DE, Abbas A, Abdelrahman AS, Hamdy HEM, Kenawy S, Sarhan MM, Mohamed OH, Elnaghy MY, Baker M, El-Gayar RM, El-Sayed OS, Asla MM. Calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D supplementations as complementary therapy for hypertensive patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Complement Med Ther 2025; 25:89. [PMID: 40045266 PMCID: PMC11884002 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-025-04809-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/04/2025] [Indexed: 03/09/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertension, the first global modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality, is a consequential and remediable threat to the health of individuals and society. Therefore, we conducted this study to explore the role of calcium (Ca++), magnesium (Mg++), and vitamin D (Vit-D) supplementation as complementary therapies for hypertension, focusing on their effects on systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and pulse rate. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis examined relevant 6509 articles in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane CENTRAL up to October 2024. The primary outcome was the difference in blood pressure measurements (systolic and diastolic) and the pulse rate. The extracted data were analyzed using Open Meta Analyst software. RESULTS This systematic review and meta-analysis included 40 studies; of them, 24 studies were analyzed. Ca++ was associated with a significant drop in the DBP (MD: -2.04, 95% CI [-3.39, -0.69], P = 0.01), but not in the SBP (P = 0.34) or pulse rate (P = 0.84). Mg++ significantly reduced DBP (MD: -1.64, 95% CI [-3.19, -0.09], P = 0.04), but had no significant effect on the SBP (P = 0.16) or pulse rate (P = 0.81). The estimated effect of Vit-D showed a significant reduction in SBP (MD: -2.83, 95% CI [-5.47, -0.199], P = 0.04) and DBP (MD: -1.64, 95% CI [-2.97, -0.3], P = 0.01). CONCLUSION Ca++ and Mg++ significantly reduced DBP but had no significant effect on SBP or the pulse rate. Whereas, vitamin D significantly reduced SBP and DBP.
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- Samar A Amer
- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta, Egypt.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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John H, Gondalia S, Sharma J, Shankar G. Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2025; 17:e81150. [PMID: 40276439 PMCID: PMC12020444 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.81150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2025] [Indexed: 04/26/2025] Open
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Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. Emerging evidence suggests a potential role of vitamin D in blood pressure regulation through its influence on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, endothelial function, and inflammation. However, findings from interventional studies remain inconsistent. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on systolic and diastolic blood pressure across various populations. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Central, and ScienceDirect to identify randomized controlled trials and cohort studies investigating the impact of vitamin D on hypertension. Data extraction and risk of bias assessments were performed independently by two reviewers. The primary outcome was the change in systolic and diastolic blood pressure before and after vitamin D supplementation. In total, 12 studies met the inclusion criteria, with sample sizes ranging from 35 to 3,788 participants. The highest reduction in systolic blood pressure (-28.44 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (-7.38 mmHg) was observed in one study with 50,000 IU/week supplementation. Other studies reported reductions ranging from -0.5 to -4.5 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and -1 to -5 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure, with variability influenced by dosage and duration. Vitamin D supplementation demonstrates potential benefits in reducing blood pressure, particularly with higher doses over shorter durations. However, heterogeneity across studies warrants further research to establish optimal dosing strategies for hypertensive patients.
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- Hannah John
- Medical Writing, Index Research International, Vadodara, IND
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- Medical Writing, Index Research International, Vadodara, IND
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Wang Y, Su H, Lin X, Dai C, Cheng Q, Deng Z, Yang Y, Pu X. 1,25-(OH) 2D 3 improves SD rats high-altitude pulmonary edema by inhibiting ferroptosis and ferritinophagy in alveolar epithelial cells. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2025; 247:106663. [PMID: 39681240 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2024.106663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2024] [Revised: 11/21/2024] [Accepted: 12/13/2024] [Indexed: 12/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study investigates the protective effects and potential mechanisms of 1,25-(OH)2D3 against high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). METHODS Hypoxia-induced rats were administered 1,25-(OH)2D3 for 24, 48, and 72 hours, and we observed lung tissue injury and pulmonary edema. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western blot analyses were employed to analyze the expression of markers associated with ferroptosis and ferritinophagy in rat lungs. Metabolomics analysis was conducted to investigate changes in serum lipid metabolites. We validated the mechanism of action of 1,25-(OH)2D3 in type II alveolar epithelial cells induced by hypoxia. RESULTS Our results demonstrated that hypoxic exposure significantly altered sodium-water transport in the lungs, leading to edema formation. The degree of pulmonary edema was most pronounced at 48 hours of hypoxi. Treatment with 1,25-(OH)2D3 improved lung function and reduced the degree of pulmonary edema in hypoxic rats. Hypoxia-induced increases in 4-HNE and MDA levels in the lungs, along with iron accumulation, were observed. Hypoxia also resulted in elevated levels of NCOA4, LC3Ⅱ, and FTH1 proteins in the lungs. Furthermore, treatment with 1,25-(OH)2D3 significantly inhibited ferroptosis and ferritinophagy in the lungs after hypoxia. The levels of lipid metabolites, such as L-Aspartic acid and L-Fucose, were significantly elevated in the serum of hypoxic rats. After 1,25-(OH)2D3 treatment, these levels exhibited a significant reduction. CONCLUSION In hypoxic type II alveolar epithelial cells, 1,25-(OH)2D3 improved hypoxia-induced sodium-water transport, ferroptosis, and ferritinophagy, which were reversed by the autophagy agonist Rapamycin.By modulating ferroptosis and ferritinophagy, 1,25-(OH)2D3 mitigated the deleterious effects of hypoxia on pulmonary function.
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- Yaxuan Wang
- Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai Province 810016, China.
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- Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai Province 810016, China.
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610000, China.
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- Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai Province 810016, China.
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- Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai Province 810016, China.
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- Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai Province 810016, China.
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- Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai Province 810016, China.
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Lee MJ. Vitamin D Enhancement of Adipose Biology: Implications on Obesity-Associated Cardiometabolic Diseases. Nutrients 2025; 17:586. [PMID: 39940444 PMCID: PMC11820181 DOI: 10.3390/nu17030586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2024] [Revised: 01/27/2025] [Accepted: 02/04/2025] [Indexed: 02/16/2025] Open
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Vitamin D is activated into 1α,25(OH)2D through two hydroxylation steps that are primarily catalyzed by 25-hydroxylase in the liver and 1α-hydroxylase in the kidneys. The active form of vitamin D regulates myriads of cellular functions through its nuclear receptor, vitamin D receptor (VDR). Vitamin D metabolizing enzymes and VDR are expressed in adipose tissues and vitamin D regulates multiple aspects of adipose biology including the recruitment and differentiation of adipose stem cells into adipocytes and metabolic, endocrine, and immune properties. Obesity is associated with low vitamin D status, which is thought to be explained by its sequestration in large mass of adipose tissues as well as dysregulated vitamin D metabolism. Low vitamin D status in obesity may negatively impact adipose biology leading to adipose tissue dysfunctions, the major pathological factors for cardiometabolic diseases in obesity. In this review, the current understanding of vitamin D metabolism and its molecular mechanisms of actions, focusing on vitamin D-VDR regulation of adipose biology with their implications on obesity-associated diseases, is discussed. Whether improving vitamin D status leads to reductions in adiposity and risks for cardiometabolic diseases is also discussed.
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- Mi-Jeong Lee
- Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
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France-Ratcliffe M, Harrison SL, Verma LA, Abdul-Rahim AH, McCallum L, Young CA, McDowell G, Buckley BJ. Vitamin D and cardiovascular outcomes in multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2024; 92:106155. [PMID: 39522463 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2024.106155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2024] [Accepted: 11/02/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vitamin D (25(OH)D) deficiency is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in the general population, but its implications for people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) remain unexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the association of 25(OH)D with long-term CVD outcomes in pwMS and the impact of vitamin D supplementation. METHODS This observational cohort study analysed anonymised medical records from 70 healthcare organisations following pwMS for 5-years (2019-2024). PwMS and deficient or inadequate 25(OH)D levels were 1:1 propensity-score matched with pwMS and adequate 25(OH)D levels, for demographics, comorbidities, and cardiovascular care. Cox proportional hazard models analysed the incidence of all-cause mortality, stroke, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, angina, atrial fibrillation/flutter, and a composite measure of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Propensity-matched pwMS who had deficient or inadequate 25(OH)D levels taking cholecalciferol were compared to pwMS and adequate 25(OH)D levels (not taking supplementation). RESULTS Amongst 74,372 pwMS, 9 % had deficient 25(OH)D levels, 18 % inadequate, and 73 % adequate. Deficient, or inadequate 25(OH)D levels were associated with an increased rate of MACE (HR, 1.32 [95 % CI: 1.19, 1.46], HR, 1.29 [95 % CI: 1.20, 1.40], respectively) compared to those with adequate levels. Cholecalciferol supplementation in pwMS and deficient or inadequate 25(OH)D levels did not alleviate the higher CVD rate (HR, 1.39 [95 % CI: 1.21,1.60], HR, 1.31 [95 % CI: 1.17, 1.47], respectively) in comparison to those with adequate 25(OH)D levels taking no vitamin D supplementation. CONCLUSIONS Deficient or inadequate 25(OH)D levels in pwMS were associated with an increased rate of MACE, which may not be mitigated by vitamin D supplementation.
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- Madeleine France-Ratcliffe
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom; Cardiovascular Health Sciences, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UX, United Kingdom.
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- Registry of Senior Australians, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia; South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom; Liverpool John Moores University, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool, L3 3AF, United Kingdom; Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom; Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK; Stroke Division, Department of Medicine for Older People, Whiston Hospital, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Prescot, UK
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- School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Molecular and Integrative Biology, Institute of Systems, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom; Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom; Liverpool John Moores University, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool, L3 3AF, United Kingdom
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom; Cardiovascular Health Sciences, Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 5UX, United Kingdom
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Rainer KW, Earle W, Michos ED, Miller ER, Wanigatunga AA, Rebuck H, Christensen R, Schrack JA, Mitchell CM, Kalyani RR, Appel LJ, Juraschek SP. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on cardiac biomarkers: Results from the STURDY trial. Am J Prev Cardiol 2024; 20:100871. [PMID: 39850664 PMCID: PMC11755341 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpc.2024.100871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2025] Open
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Objectives In observational studies, older adults with low serum vitamin D levels are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but randomized trials have failed to demonstrate reduction in CVD risk from vitamin D supplementation, possibly because the doses of vitamin D supplements tested were too low. Our objective was to determine if higher doses of vitamin D supplementation reduce high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTnI) and N-terminal pro-b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), markers of subclinical CVD. Methods The Study to Understand Fall Reduction and Vitamin D in You (STURDY) was a double-blind, randomized, response-adaptive trial that tested the effects of 4 doses of vitamin D3 supplementation (200, 1000, 2000, 4000 IU/day) on fall risk among older adults with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations (10-29 ng/mL). Hs-cTnI and NT-proBNP levels were measured at baseline, 3-, 12-, and 24-month follow-up visits. For this ancillary study, we used data from the original trial and compared participants by treatment group: low-dose (200 IU/day) or high-dose (1000+ IU/day). The effects of vitamin D dose on biomarkers were assessed via mixed effects tobit models. Results Among 688 participants (mean age of 76.5) hs-cTnI increased in both the low- and high-dose groups by 5.2 % and 7.0 %, respectively; likewise, NT-proBNP increased by 11.3 % and 9.3 %, respectively. Compared to the low-dose, high-dose vitamin D supplementation did not affect hs-cTnI (1.6 %-difference; 95 % CI: -5.3, 8.9) or NT-proBNP (-1.8 %-difference; 95 % CI: -9.3, 6.3). Conclusions Compared to low-dose vitamin D supplementation, doses ≥1,000 IU/ day did not affect markers of subclinical CVD in older adults with low serum vitamin D levels.
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- Katharine W Rainer
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- The Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Medicine, College Park, Maryland, USA
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- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- The Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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He J, Li Z, Li R, Ma X, Sun X. Plasma Lipidomic Profiles Improve upon Traditional Risk Factors for the Prediction of Arterial Stiffness Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitum: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2024; 16:3618. [PMID: 39519451 PMCID: PMC11547664 DOI: 10.3390/nu16213618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2024] [Revised: 10/18/2024] [Accepted: 10/22/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Exercise or vitamin D intervention can reduce the risk of arterial stiffness; however, the underlying mechanisms of lipid metabolism remain unexplored. To examine the effects of a 12-week moderate and vigorous exercise program (65-80% maximal heart rate, 60 min/time, 2~3 times/week) with or without vitamin D supplementation (1000 IU/day) on the reduction in arterial stiffness and further explore whether the effects of interventions could be associated with the basal lipidome among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitum (T2DM). METHOD 61 patients with T2DM were randomly assigned to the following groups: control (CON, n = 15), exercise (EX, n = 14), vitamin D (VD, n = 16), and exercise + vitamin D (EX + VD, n = 16). Arterial stiffness risk factors (ankle-brachial index (ABI); brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP)) were evaluated before and after the intervention. The plasma lipidome was determined using ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. Machine learning was applied to establish prediction models for the responsiveness to arterial stiffness. RESULT Vitamin D supplementation could inhibit the decrease in the ankle-brachial index (mean ± SD: EX + VD and VD, -0.001 ± 0.058; EX + CON, -0.047 ± -0.089; p = 0.03). We observed high inter-individual variability in the arterial stiffness risk factors in response to the interventions. We also found that optimally selecting the lipid predictors at baseline, such as SM d44:6, LPE 18:2, and Hex2Cer 29:0, could enhance the predictive power by 100% for arm SBP changes in the exercise group. Basal levels of Cer (33:1) and GM3 (44:4) could enhance the predictive power by 100% for changes in baPWV in the vitamin D group. CONCLUSIONS A 12-week vitamin D supplementation was beneficial in preventing arterial stiffness. Compared with traditional clinical risk factors, specific lipids at baseline could significantly improve the ability to predict intervention-induced changes in the reduction of arterial stiffness.
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- Jiaju He
- College of Information Science and Technology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China;
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- Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (Z.L.); (R.L.)
- School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China;
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- Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (Z.L.); (R.L.)
- School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China;
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- School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China;
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- Global Health Institute, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (Z.L.); (R.L.)
- School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China;
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Valer-Martinez A, Bes-Rastrollo M, Martinez JA, Martinez-Gonzalez MA, Sayon-Orea C. Vitamin D and the Risk of Developing Hypertension in the SUN Project: A Prospective Cohort Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:2351. [PMID: 39064792 PMCID: PMC11279894 DOI: 10.3390/nu16142351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Revised: 07/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with a higher risk of multiple diseases, including cardiovascular disorders. The purpose of this study was to examine the potential association between predicted levels of serum 25(OH)D and the risk of new-onset hypertension in a large Mediterranean cohort. A validated 136-item food frequency questionnaire was used as the dietary assessment tool. 25(OH)D serum levels were predicted using a previously validated equation. We performed Cox regression models to analyze the association between predicted serum 25(OH)D and the risk of hypertension, according to quartiles of forecasted vitamin D at baseline, after adjusting for multiple potential confounders. Over a median follow-up of 12.3 years, 2338 new cases of hypertension were identified. The analyses revealed a significant inverse association between predicted serum levels of 25(OH)D at baseline and the risk of hypertension. Individuals in the highest quartile showed a 30% relatively lower risk of hypertension compared to the lowest quartile (hazard ratio (HR): 0.70; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.60-0.80, p-trend < 0.001). The outcomes remained significant after performing sensitivity analyses. The findings suggested that higher levels of forecasted vitamin D are inversely and independently associated with the risk of incident hypertension, implying that vitamin D may offer protective benefits against the disease.
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Grants
- RD 06/0045, CIBER-OBN, Grants PI10/02658, PI10/02293, PI13/00615, PI14/01668, PI14/01798, PI14/01764, PI17/01795, PI20/00564, PI23/01332 co-funded by the European Union, and G03/140 European Regional Development Fund
- 27/2011, 45/2011, 122/2014 Navarra Regional Government
- 2020/021 National Plan on Drugs
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- Ana Valer-Martinez
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (A.V.-M.); (M.A.M.-G.); (C.S.-O.)
- Department of Family Medicine, SALUD Aragon, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (A.V.-M.); (M.A.M.-G.); (C.S.-O.)
- CIBERobn, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Nutrition Program, IdiSNa, Navarra Institute for Health Research, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- CIBERobn, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Institute IMDEA Food, 28049 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Physiology, Centre for Nutrition Research, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (A.V.-M.); (M.A.M.-G.); (C.S.-O.)
- CIBERobn, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Nutrition Program, IdiSNa, Navarra Institute for Health Research, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (A.V.-M.); (M.A.M.-G.); (C.S.-O.)
- CIBERobn, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain;
- Nutrition Program, IdiSNa, Navarra Institute for Health Research, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Navarra Public Health Institute, 31003 Pamplona, Spain
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Serra MO, de Macedo LR, Silva M, Lautner RQ. Effect of Vitamin D supplementation on blood pressure in hypertensive individuals with hypovitaminosis D: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Hypertens 2024; 42:594-604. [PMID: 38164948 DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000003646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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In the present study, we aimed to conduct a literature review and meta-analysis to assess the effect of Vitamin D supplementation on SBP and DBP levels in individuals with hypertension and hypovitaminosis D. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO were systematically searched for relevant publications until January 2023. The review has been registered at PROSPERO (CRD42023400035). To compare the effects of vitamin D with placebo, the mean differences with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were pooled based on the random-effects model. Subgroup analyses were performed to identify the source of heterogeneity, and assessment of study quality was conducted using the GRADE approach. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots and Egger's tests. In total, 14 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this systematic review, and 11 trials were selected for meta-analysis. The data showed that Vitamin D significantly decreased SBP levels; however, it did not affect DBP levels. In subgroup analysis, Vitamin D supplementation significantly decreased in SBP in studies involving individuals over 60 years of age, with a dose greater than 400 000 IU, duration greater than 8 weeks, frequency of weekly supplementation in studies conducted in Asia. In addition, subgroup analysis revealed a significant reduction in DBP in the weekly frequency subgroups and in the studies carried out in Asia. This meta-analysis indicated that Vitamin D significantly reduced the SBP in individuals with hypertension and hypovitaminosis D. Further, well designed trials are necessary to validate these results.
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- Department of Basic Life Sciences, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Brazil
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- Department of Basic Life Sciences, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Brazil
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Martín-Riobóo E, Turégano-Yedro M, Banegas JR. Evidence on the use of alternative substances and therapies in hypertension. HIPERTENSION Y RIESGO VASCULAR 2024; 41:40-57. [PMID: 38123388 DOI: 10.1016/j.hipert.2023.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Review of some of the best-known biological and non-biological complementary/alternative therapies/medicines (CAM) and their relationship with blood pressure (BP) and hypertension (HT). SEARCH STRATEGY Narrative review assessing a recent series of systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical trials published in recent years, focusing on the effects of CAM on BP and HT. SELECTION OF STUDIES We searched EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar, obtaining a total of 4336 articles, finally limiting the search to 181 after applying filters. SYNTHESIS OF RESULTS Some studies on biological therapies show some usefulness in BP reduction with an adequate benefit-risk balance, although there is a scarcity of high-quality trials that support these results. Some mind-body therapies have shown hypothetical benefit; in contrast, others lack robust evidence. CONCLUSIONS Although some therapies present a reasonable risk-benefit ratio, they should in no case replace pharmacological treatment when indicated.
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- E Martín-Riobóo
- Especialista en Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, UGC Poniente, Distrito Sanitario Córdoba-Guadalquivir, Córdoba, IMIBIC, Hospital Reina Sofía Córdoba, Spain.
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- Especialista en Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria, Centro de Salud Casar de Cáceres, Cáceres, Spain
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- Especialista en Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid/IdiPaz y CIBERESP, Madrid, Spain
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Aljuraiban GS, Gibson R, Chan DS, Van Horn L, Chan Q. The Role of Diet in the Prevention of Hypertension and Management of Blood Pressure: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses of Interventional and Observational Studies. Adv Nutr 2024; 15:100123. [PMID: 37783307 PMCID: PMC10831905 DOI: 10.1016/j.advnut.2023.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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High blood pressure (BP) is a major pathological risk factor for the development of several cardiovascular diseases. Diet is a key modifier of BP, but the underlying relationships are not clearly demonstrated. This is an umbrella review of published meta-analyses to critically evaluate the wide range of dietary evidence from bioactive compounds to dietary patterns on BP and risk of hypertension. PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched from inception until October 31, 2021, for relevant meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials or meta-analyses of observational studies. A total of 175 publications reporting 341 meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (145 publications) and 70 meta-analyses of observational studies (30 publications) were included in the review. The methodological quality of the included publications was assessed using Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews 2 and the evidence quality of each selected meta-analysis was assessed using NutriGrade. This umbrella review supports recommended public health guidelines for prevention and control of hypertension. Dietary patterns including the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and the Mediterranean-type diets that further restrict sodium, and moderate alcohol intake are advised. To produce high-quality evidence and substantiate strong recommendations, future research should address areas where the low quality of evidence was observed (for example, intake of dietary fiber, fish, egg, meat, dairy products, fruit juice, and nuts) and emphasize focus on dietary factors not yet conclusively investigated.
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- Ghadeer S Aljuraiban
- Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
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Meng R, Radkhah N, Ghalichi F, Hamedi-Kalajahi F, Musazadeh V, Saleh SAK, Adly HM, Albadawi MI, Jamilian P, Zarezadeh M, Ostadrahimi A, Li J. The Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Improving Blood Pressure: Evidence Obtained From an Umbrella Meta-analysis. Clin Ther 2023; 45:e208-e216. [PMID: 37612170 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2023.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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PURPOSE The results of meta-analyses regarding the effect of vitamin D on blood pressure are conflicting. The present umbrella meta-analysis was conducted to provide definite and conclusive results. METHODS Systematically, Scopus, EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science databases and Google Scholar were searched for relevant literature published up to July 2022. All meta-analyses of clinical trials addressing the effect of vitamin D on blood pressure were included. Random effects analysis was performed to obtain the overall effect size based on the standardized mean differences (SMDs) and weighted mean differences (WMDs) separately. The quality of included meta-analyses was assessed by using the Measurement Tool for Assessing Multiple Systematic Reviews 2 questionnaire. FINDINGS Overall, 21 meta-analyses were enrolled in the umbrella review. The results indicated that systolic blood pressure was significantly reduced after the intervention based on WMD effect size analysis (ESWMD = -0.69 mm Hg; 95% CI, -1.35 to -0.04 [P < 0.038]; I2 = 46.7%, P = 0.021); however, no considerable impact was observed based on analysis of SMD effect sizes (ESSMD = -0.05 mm Hg; 95% CI, -0.24 to 0.14; P = 0.615). Also, vitamin D supplementation indicated a significant improvement in diastolic blood pressure based on WMD effect sizes (ESWMD = -0.66 mm Hg; 95% CI, -1.05 to -0.27 [P < 0.001]; I2 = 56.4%, P = 0.004) but not SMD analysis (ESSMD = -0.04 mm Hg; 95% CI, -0.13 to 0.04 [P = 0.328]; I2 = 53.4%, P = 0.057). IMPLICATIONS Based on obtained evidence, vitamin D could be considered an efficient adjuvant for improving blood pressure.
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- Rui Meng
- Medical School, Xi'an Peihua College, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; Oncology Diagnostic Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Community Medicine and Pilgrims Healthcare, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Keele Medical School, Keele University, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Medical School, Xi'an Peihua College, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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Behers BJ, Melchor J, Behers BM, Meng Z, Swanson PJ, Paterson HI, Mendez Araque SJ, Davis JL, Gerhold CJ, Shah RS, Thompson AJ, Patel BS, Mouratidis RW, Sweeney MJ. Vitamins and Minerals for Blood Pressure Reduction in the General, Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Six Supplements. Nutrients 2023; 15:4223. [PMID: 37836507 PMCID: PMC10574336 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Hypertension is the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality worldwide. However, studies have shown increased risk of mortality from heart disease and stroke even within the normal blood pressure (BP) range, starting at BPs above 110-115/70-75 mm Hg. Nutraceuticals, such as vitamins and minerals, have been studied extensively for their efficacy in lowering BP and may be of benefit to the general, normotensive population in achieving optimal BP. Our study investigated the effects of six nutraceuticals (Vitamins: C, D, E; Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium) on both systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in this population. We performed a systematic review and pairwise meta-analysis for all six supplements versus placebo. Calcium and magnesium achieved significant reductions in both SBP and DBP of -1.37/-1.63 mm Hg and -2.79/-1.56 mm Hg, respectively. Vitamin E and potassium only yielded significant reductions in SBP with values of -1.76 mm Hg and -2.10 mm Hg, respectively. Vitamins C and D were not found to significantly lower either SBP or DBP. Future studies should determine optimal dosage and treatment length for these supplements in the general, normotensive population.
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- Benjamin J. Behers
- College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA; (J.M.); (H.I.P.); (J.L.D.); (C.J.G.); (R.S.S.); (A.J.T.); (R.W.M.); (M.J.S.)
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- College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA; (J.M.); (H.I.P.); (J.L.D.); (C.J.G.); (R.S.S.); (A.J.T.); (R.W.M.); (M.J.S.)
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- College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 560 Channel Side Drive MDD 54, Tampa, FL 33602, USA; (B.M.B.); (S.J.M.A.)
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- Department of Statistics, Florida State University, 117 N Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA; (Z.M.); (P.J.S.)
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- Department of Statistics, Florida State University, 117 N Woodward Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA; (Z.M.); (P.J.S.)
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- College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA; (J.M.); (H.I.P.); (J.L.D.); (C.J.G.); (R.S.S.); (A.J.T.); (R.W.M.); (M.J.S.)
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- College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 560 Channel Side Drive MDD 54, Tampa, FL 33602, USA; (B.M.B.); (S.J.M.A.)
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- College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA; (J.M.); (H.I.P.); (J.L.D.); (C.J.G.); (R.S.S.); (A.J.T.); (R.W.M.); (M.J.S.)
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- College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA; (J.M.); (H.I.P.); (J.L.D.); (C.J.G.); (R.S.S.); (A.J.T.); (R.W.M.); (M.J.S.)
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- College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA; (J.M.); (H.I.P.); (J.L.D.); (C.J.G.); (R.S.S.); (A.J.T.); (R.W.M.); (M.J.S.)
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- College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA; (J.M.); (H.I.P.); (J.L.D.); (C.J.G.); (R.S.S.); (A.J.T.); (R.W.M.); (M.J.S.)
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- Internal Medicine Residency, Florida State University, 1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA;
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- College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA; (J.M.); (H.I.P.); (J.L.D.); (C.J.G.); (R.S.S.); (A.J.T.); (R.W.M.); (M.J.S.)
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- College of Medicine, Florida State University, 1115 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA; (J.M.); (H.I.P.); (J.L.D.); (C.J.G.); (R.S.S.); (A.J.T.); (R.W.M.); (M.J.S.)
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Baniasad A, Mokhtari Ardekan A, Najafzadeh MJ, Mousavi Mehdiabadi F. The relationship between vitamin D and short-term blood pressure variability. Blood Press Monit 2023; 28:193-198. [PMID: 37404038 DOI: 10.1097/mbp.0000000000000652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the relationships between serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and short-term blood pressure variability (BPV) in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. METHODS One hundred newly diagnosed patients with stage one essential hypertension were included and divided into two groups, the deficient and non-deficient groups, according to their 25(OH)D level. The blood pressure was recorded automatically by a portable ambulatory blood pressure monitor for 24 h. RESULTS In the present study, there was no significant relationship between vitamin D levels and short-term BPV or other parameters derived from ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) (P > 0.05). Age (r = 0.260, P = 0.009), serum phosphorus (r = 0.271, P = 0.007), and cholesterol levels (r = 0.310, P = 0.011) were positively correlated with 25(OH)D levels, while glomerular filtration rate (r = -0.232, P = 0.021) negatively correlated with vitamin D levels. There was no crude or adjusted relationship between the levels of 25(OH)D and any parameters of ABPM in multiple linear regression analysis. CONCLUSION Although the relationship between vitamin D levels and cardiovascular diseases has been confirmed, vitamin D deficiency does not cause an increase in cardiovascular risk by influencing the short-term BPV or other parameters derived from ABPM.
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- Amir Baniasad
- Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences
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Dey SK, Kumar S, Rani D, Maurya SK, Banerjee P, Verma M, Senapati S. Implications of vitamin D deficiency in systemic inflammation and cardiovascular health. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2023; 64:10438-10455. [PMID: 37350746 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2023.2224880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Clinical, epidemiological, and molecular studies have sufficiently highlighted the vitality of vitamin D [25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2D] in human health and wellbeing. Globally, vitamin D deficiency (VDD) has become a public health concern among all age groups. There is a very high prevalence of VDD per the estimates from several epidemiological studies on different ethnic populations. But, population-specific scales do not support these estimates to define VDD clinically and consistent genetic associations. However, clinical studies have shown the relevance of serum vitamin D screening and oral supplementation in improving health conditions, pointing toward a more prominent role of vitamin D in health and wellness. Routinely, the serum concentration of vitamin D is measured to determine the deficiency and is correlated with physiological conditions and clinical symptoms. Recent research points toward a more inclusive role of vitamin D in different disease pathologies and is not just limited to otherwise bone health and overall growth. VDD contributes to the natural history of systemic ailments, including cardiovascular and systemic immune diseases. Considering its significant impact on premature morbidity and mortality, there is a compelling need to comprehensively review and document the direct and indirect implications of VDD in immune system deregulation, systemic inflammatory conditions, and cardio-metabolism. The recommendations from this review call for furthering our research concerning vitamin D and its direct and indirect implications.
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- Sanjay Kumar Dey
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Immunogenomics Laboratory, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Immunogenomics Laboratory, Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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Crafa A, Cannarella R, Barbagallo F, Leanza C, Palazzolo R, Flores HA, La Vignera S, Condorelli RA, Calogero AE. Mechanisms Suggesting a Relationship between Vitamin D and Erectile Dysfunction: An Overview. Biomolecules 2023; 13:930. [PMID: 37371510 DOI: 10.3390/biom13060930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and erectile dysfunction (ED) heavily burden the male population. The higher prevalence of both conditions in the elderly suggests a possible relationship between the two conditions. In addition, in vitro, animal, and human studies have revealed several mechanisms that may relate VDD to ED. The main mechanism by which vitamin D might exert its action on sexual function appears to be through the regulation of endothelial function. Indeed, VDD correlates with several markers of endothelial function. The action of vitamin D on the endothelium would be exercised both indirectly through its intervention in inflammatory processes and through the production of oxygen free radicals, and directly through the regulation of vascular stiffness, the production of nitric oxide, and the regulation of vessel permeability. Furthermore, the ubiquitous distribution of the vitamin D receptor in the human body means that this hormone can also exert a beneficial effect on erectile function by interfering with those comorbidities significantly associated with ED, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, chronic kidney disease, and hypogonadism. In this review, we thoroughly and carefully presented the evidence and mechanisms that would appear to relate vitamin D levels to erectile function. Furthermore, we have summarized the meta-analytic evidence for and against this association to provide a true representation of this topic. Data published to date suggest that low levels of vitamin D could contribute to worsening erectile function through several mechanisms. Therefore, vitamin D levels should be measured in patients with ED and maintained at adequate levels by specific supplementation in case of deficiency. However, the low quality and heterogeneity of clinical trials evaluating the effects of vitamin D administration on erectile function and ED-associated comorbidities do not allow for a univocal conclusion, and indicate the need for further studies to analyze these aspects.
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- Andrea Crafa
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
- Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy
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Santos HO, Martins CEC, Forbes SC, Delpino FM. A Scoping Review of Vitamin D for Nonskeletal Health: A Framework for Evidence-based Clinical Practice. Clin Ther 2023; 45:e127-e150. [PMID: 37080887 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2023.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Low serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D [25(OH)D] levels are prevalent worldwide. Although the benefits of vitamin D supplementation have focused on skeletal disorders (eg, rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis), emerging evidence for nonskeletal health merits further discussion. PURPOSE The purpose of this review was to critically examine the vitamin D supplementation literature pertaining to nonskeletal health to help guide clinicians. METHODS A scoping review that included observational studies and randomized clinical trials (RCTs) was performed. Evidence from meta-analyses and individual RCTs are discussed, and controversies and future directions are considered. FINDINGS 25(OH)D deficiency is a ubiquitous condition associated with multiple nonskeletal diseases, including cardiometabolic (heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease), immune (HIV/AIDS and cancer), lung (from traditional chronic disorders to coronavirus disease 2019), and gut diseases. Vitamin D deficiency also affects health across the life span (children, pregnant, and elderly), mental illness, and reproduction in both men and women. In contrast, vitamin D supplementation does not necessarily improve major medical outcomes, even when low 25(OH)D levels are treated. Screening for 25(OH)D status remains an important practice, primarily for high-risk patients (eg, elderly, women with osteoporosis, people with low exposure to sunlight). It is reasonable to supplement with vitamin D to treat 25(OH)D deficiency, such that if beneficial nonskeletal health occurs, this may be considered as a coadjutant instead of the central tenet of the disease. Furthermore, optimizing dosing regimens is an important clinical consideration. IMPLICATIONS Although 25(OH)D deficiency is prevalent in nonskeletal diseases, there is no uniform evidence that vitamin D supplementation improves major medical outcomes, even when low 25(OH)D levels are corrected. Findings from RCTs warrant caution due to possible selection bias. Overall, vitamin D supplementation must be guided by circulating levels as a reasonable medical practice to correct 25(OH)D deficiency.
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- Heitor O Santos
- School of Medicine, Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU), Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Education Studies, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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- Postgraduate in Nursing, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Qi KJ, Zhao ZT, Zhang W, Yang F. The impacts of vitamin D supplementation in adults with metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1033026. [PMID: 36278155 PMCID: PMC9581173 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1033026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Studies have shown the association of vitamin D status with the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS), which has attracted an extensive research interest with inconsistent results. Therefore, we hypothesized that vitamin D supplementation (VDS) will benefit adults with MetS. Aims: To test our hypothesis, we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of VDS on MetS in adults using relevant biomarkers such as anthropometric parameters, blood pressure, blood lipid profile, glycemia, oxidative stress and vitamin D toxicity (VDT). Methods: Randomized controlled trials published in PubMed, Web of Science, embase and the Cochrane Library between 2012 and 2022 on the effect of VDS on MetS in adults were searched. The language was limited to English. A meta-analysis performed using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 14.0 software, sensitivity analysis, and evaluation of the risk of bias and general quality of the resulting evidence were conducted. Results: Eventually, 13 articles were included in this meta-analysis. Overall, VDS significantly increased the endline serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels as compared to the control [MD:17.41, 95% CI (14.09, 20.73), p < 0.00001]. VDS did not affect waist circumference, body mass index, body fat percentage and VDT biomarkers, but decreased waist-to-hip ratio and blood pressure (p < 0.01). VDS significantly decreased fasting plasma glucose (FPG) [MD: 3.78; 95% CI (−6.52, −1.03), p = 0.007], but did not affect the levels of blood high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), and triglyceride (TG). Pooled estimate of nine papers indicated a significant reduction of fasting insulin (FI) (p = 0.006), and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (p = 0.0001). The quantitative insulin check index levels were moderately increased (p = 0.007) without any impact on the glycosylated hemoglobin type A1C (HbA1c). For the oxidative stress parameters, VDS significantly lowered the levels of malondialdehyde and hypersensitive C-reactive protein (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Results of this meta-analysis demonstrate that VDS only reduces insulin resistance and hypertension but not the blood lipid profile and HbA1c. It appears that the evidence for the benefit of VDS in adults with MetS is inconclusive. Further clinical studies are still needed.
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Cortese F, Costantino MF, Luzi G, Di Marino S, Giordano P, Monitillo F. Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease risk. A literature overview. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:8925-8942. [PMID: 35364717 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07373-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atherosclerosis and cerebro and cardiovascular disease associated represent the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recently, vitamin D deficiency has been considered a new potential risk factor of these conditions. METHODS AND RESULTS In this reviw we briefly describe the biological role of vitamin D, analyze the pathophysiological associations between cardiovascular disease and vitamin D, summarize and synthesize the evidence from literature about the association between vitamin D and cardiovascular disease. RESULTS Vit D is an essential vitamin for bone metabolism and homeostasis. The maintenance of optimal blood levels contributes to the correct homeostasis by influencing different metabolic processes, including those underlying cardiovascular diseases. However, the evidence does not support vitamin D routine administration for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease and intake to achieve specific cardiovascular effects. Evidence shows that maintaining optimal levels of vitamin D, ensures cardiovascular protection.
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- Francesca Cortese
- Cardiology Unit, Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Matera, Viale Salerno, 74015, Policoro, Italy.
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Department of Cardiovascular Science, San Carlo Hospital, Potenza, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, "Valle D'Itria" Hospital, Martina Franca, Taranto, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII, "Aldo Moro" University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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Ganmaa D, Enkhmaa D, Nasantogtokh E, Sukhbaatar S, Tumur-Ochir KE, Manson JE. Vitamin D, respiratory infections, and chronic disease: Review of meta-analyses and randomized clinical trials. J Intern Med 2022; 291:141-164. [PMID: 34537990 DOI: 10.1111/joim.13399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Observational studies have suggested associations of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) with respiratory tract infections, impaired bone health, and myriad chronic diseases. OBJECTIVE To assess potential causal relationships between vitamin D supplementation and a reduced risk of these conditions, a review of the evidence across available meta-analyses of randomized control trials (RCTs) and RCTs was performed. METHOD PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched from their inception to March 2021. We included only RCTs and meta-analyses of RCTs focusing on the association between vitamin D and respiratory disease, bone health, cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes mellitus, and cancer. RESULTS A total of 107 RCTs and 62 meta-analysis of RCTs were included. Although most RCTs did not support benefits of vitamin D supplementation, suggestive evidence for benefit was found in populations at greater risk of VDD and for acute respiratory infections, fractures in institutionalized older adults, type 2 diabetes among patients with prediabetes, and cancer mortality. In contrast, no compelling evidence for benefit was found for other respiratory conditions, fractures in community-dwelling adults, falls, cancer incidence, or CVD. CONCLUSIONS Current evidence from RCTs and meta-analyses of RCTs is inconsistent regarding the effects of vitamin D supplementation on respiratory infections and chronic diseases. Individuals most likely to benefit are those with baseline VDD or with selected high-risk conditions. Public health initiatives are needed to eliminate VDD globally, and future research will be enhanced by a 'precision prevention' approach to identify those most likely to benefit from vitamin D supplementation.
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- Davaasambuu Ganmaa
- Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Ali A, Alexander S, Ko P, Cuffe JSM, Whitehouse AJO, McGrath JJ, Eyles D. Developmental Vitamin D Deficiency in Pregnant Rats Does Not Induce Preeclampsia. Nutrients 2021; 13:4254. [PMID: 34959804 PMCID: PMC8707812 DOI: 10.3390/nu13124254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy disorder characterized by hypertension. Epidemiological studies have associated preeclampsia with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, such as autism and schizophrenia. Preeclampsia has also been linked with maternal vitamin D deficiency, another candidate risk factor also associated with autism. Our laboratory has established a gestational vitamin-D-deficient rat model that shows consistent and robust behavioural phenotypes associated with autism- and schizophrenia-related animal models. Therefore, we explored here whether this model also produces preeclampsia as a possible mediator of behavioural phenotypes in offspring. We showed that gestational vitamin D deficiency was not associated with maternal blood pressure or proteinuria during late gestation. Maternal and placental angiogenic and vasculogenic factors were also not affected by a vitamin-D-deficient diet. We further showed that exposure to low vitamin D levels did not expose the placenta to oxidative stress. Overall, gestational vitamin D deficiency in our rat model was not associated with preeclampsia-related features, suggesting that well-described behavioural phenotypes in offspring born to vitamin-D-deficient rat dams are unlikely to be mediated via a preeclampsia-related mechanism.
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- Asad Ali
- Neurobiology, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (P.K.); (J.J.M.)
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- Neurobiology, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (P.K.); (J.J.M.)
- Neurobiology, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, QLD 4076, Australia
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- Neurobiology, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (P.K.); (J.J.M.)
- Neurobiology, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, QLD 4076, Australia
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- Placental Endocrinology, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia;
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- Autism Research Team, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia;
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- Neurobiology, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (P.K.); (J.J.M.)
- Neurobiology, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, QLD 4076, Australia
- NCRR—National Centre for Register-Based Research, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Neurobiology, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia; (A.A.); (S.A.); (P.K.); (J.J.M.)
- Neurobiology, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, QLD 4076, Australia
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Mechanisms Involved in the Relationship between Vitamin D and Insulin Resistance: Impact on Clinical Practice. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13103491. [PMID: 34684492 PMCID: PMC8539968 DOI: 10.3390/nu13103491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Recent evidence has revealed anti-inflammatory properties of vitamin D as well as extra-skeletal activity. In this context, vitamin D seems to be involved in infections, autoimmune diseases, cardiometabolic diseases, and cancer development. In recent years, the relationship between vitamin D and insulin resistance has been a topic of growing interest. Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels appear to be associated with most of the insulin resistance disorders described to date. In fact, vitamin D deficiency may be one of the factors accelerating the development of insulin resistance. Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem in the population and may be associated with the pathogenesis of diseases related to insulin resistance, such as obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome (MS) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). An important question is the identification of 25(OH)D levels capable of generating an effect on insulin resistance, glucose metabolism and to decrease the risk of developing insulin resistance related disorders. The benefits of 25(OH)D supplementation/repletion on bone health are well known, and although there is a biological plausibility linking the status of vitamin D and insulin resistance supported by basic and clinical research findings, well-designed randomized clinical trials as well as basic research are necessary to know the molecular pathways involved in this association.
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Barale M, Rossetto Giaccherino R, Ghigo E, Procopio M. Effect of 1-year oral cholecalciferol on a metabolic profile and blood pressure in poor-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus: an open-label randomized controlled pilot study. J Endocrinol Invest 2021; 44:791-802. [PMID: 32804345 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-020-01373-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Hypovitaminosis D has been associated with many cardio-metabolic disorders, although their pathogenetic link still remains unclear. Our aim was to evaluate whether 1-year vitamin D (D) supplementation could improve glycemic control, lipid profile, systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure levels and body composition. METHODS In an open-label randomized-controlled pilot study, thirty poor-controlled (HbA1c > 59 mmol/mol) type 2 diabetic patients (age 71.5 ± 3.2 years, M/F 21/9, BMI 29.8 ± 3.6 kg/m2) with hypovitaminosis D (25OHD 22.0 ± 11.3 nmol/l) were randomized to cholecalciferol supplementation (500 UI/kg p.o. weekly, + D) or observation (- D) for one year. Changes in parameters of glucose, lipid and blood pressure control at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months vs. baseline were assessed. RESULTS One-year D supplementation restored D status and had a beneficial effect on fasting glucose (FG, mean percentage changes ± SD, - 1.8% ± 23.1 vs. + 18.8% ± 30.0), glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c, - 13.7% ± 14.5 vs. - 4.2% ± 14.1), SBP (- 13.4% ± 8.5 vs. - 2.4% ± 12.6) and HDL-cholesterol levels (- 2.1% ± 14.0 vs. - 10.9% ± 12.9; p < 0.05 for all comparisons) in + D vs. - D patients, respectively. In the former, a reduction in HBA1c, SBP and DBP levels, BMI, fat mass index (FMI) and ratio (FMR) was observed after 1 year (p < 0.05 for all comparisons vs. baseline). We noticed a relationship between 1-year mean percentage changes of serum 25OHD and SBP levels (R = - 0.36, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION One-year cholecalciferol supplementation, able to restore D status, significantly improves FG, HbA1c, SBP and HDL-cholesterol levels in patients with poor-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus and D deficiency.
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- M Barale
- Department of General and Specialty Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin - Cso Dogliotti, 14-10126, Turin, Italy.
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- Department of General and Specialty Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin - Cso Dogliotti, 14-10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of General and Specialty Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin - Cso Dogliotti, 14-10126, Turin, Italy
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- Department of General and Specialty Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin - Cso Dogliotti, 14-10126, Turin, Italy
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Melguizo-Rodríguez L, Costela-Ruiz VJ, García-Recio E, De Luna-Bertos E, Ruiz C, Illescas-Montes R. Role of Vitamin D in the Metabolic Syndrome. Nutrients 2021; 13:830. [PMID: 33802330 PMCID: PMC7999005 DOI: 10.3390/nu13030830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The prevalence of hypovitaminosis D has risen in developed countries over the past few years in association with lifestyle changes and an increase in unhealthy habits. Vitamin D deficiency has been implicated in various diseases, including metabolic syndrome (MetS), which is clinically defined by a set of metabolic and vascular disorders. The objective of this study was to review scientific evidence on the relationship between MetS and vitamin D deficiency to support the development of prevention strategies and health education programs. An inverse relationship has been reported between plasma vitamin D concentrations and the features that define MetS, i.e., elevated serum concentrations of glucose, total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins, triglycerides, glycosylated hemoglobin, and a high body mass index. Numerous studies have described the benefits of vitamin D supplementation to improve outcomes in individuals with MetS. Interventions to maintain optimal vitamin D concentrations are proposed as a preventive strategy against MetS.
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- Lucía Melguizo-Rodríguez
- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (L.M.-R.); (V.J.C.-R.); (E.G.-R.); (E.D.L.-B.); (R.I.-M.)
- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs.Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (L.M.-R.); (V.J.C.-R.); (E.G.-R.); (E.D.L.-B.); (R.I.-M.)
- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs.Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (L.M.-R.); (V.J.C.-R.); (E.G.-R.); (E.D.L.-B.); (R.I.-M.)
- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs.Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (L.M.-R.); (V.J.C.-R.); (E.G.-R.); (E.D.L.-B.); (R.I.-M.)
- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs.Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain
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- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (L.M.-R.); (V.J.C.-R.); (E.G.-R.); (E.D.L.-B.); (R.I.-M.)
- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs.Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain
- Institute of Neuroscience, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Biomedical Group (BIO277), Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, 18016 Granada, Spain; (L.M.-R.); (V.J.C.-R.); (E.G.-R.); (E.D.L.-B.); (R.I.-M.)
- Instituto Investigación Biosanitaria, ibs.Granada, 18012 Granada, Spain
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Chiu HF, Venkatakrishnan K, Golovinskaia O, Wang CK. Impact of Micronutrients on Hypertension: Evidence from Clinical Trials with a Special Focus on Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2021; 13:588. [PMID: 33578935 PMCID: PMC7916651 DOI: 10.3390/nu13020588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hypertension (HT) is one of the pivotal risk factors for various detrimental diseases like cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cerebrovascular disease, and renal dysfunction. Currently, many researchers are paying immense attention to various diet formula (dietary approach) with a special focus on micro and macronutrients along with modified lifestyle and standard anti-hypertensive drugs. Micronutrients (minerals/vitamins) play a central role in the regulation of blood pressure (BP) as they aid the function of macronutrients and also improve the anti-hypertensive functions of some anti-hypertensive agents. Even though several studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of micronutrients on controlling BP, still some ambiguity exists among the nutritionists/doctors, which combination or individual mineral (dietary approach) contributes to better BP regulation. Therefore, this critical review article was attempted to delineate the underlying role of micronutrients (minerals and vitamins) for the management and prevention or delaying of HT and their related complications with strong affirmation from clinical trials as well as its mechanism of controlling BP. Moreover, the major source and recommended daily allowance (RDA) of various micronutrients are included in this review for guiding common readers (especially HT subjects) and dieticians to choose/recommend a better micronutrient and their combinations (other nutrients and standard anti-hypertensive drugs) for lowering the risk of HT and its related co-morbid conditions like CVDs.
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- Hui-Fang Chiu
- Department of Chinese Medicine, Taichung Hospital Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taichung 40301, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan;
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- School of Nutrition, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan;
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Bassuk SS, Chandler PD, Buring JE, Manson JE. The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL): Do Results Differ by Sex or Race/Ethnicity? Am J Lifestyle Med 2020; 15:372-391. [PMID: 34366734 DOI: 10.1177/1559827620972035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Whether vitamin D or marine omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid supplementation reduces risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general populations at usual risk for these outcomes is relatively unexplored in randomized trials. The primary goal of the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL), a nationwide, randomized, placebo-controlled, 2 × 2 factorial trial of vitamin D3 (2000 IU/day) and marine n-3 fatty acids (1 g/day) in the primary prevention of cancer and CVD among 25 871 US men aged ≥50 years and women aged ≥55 years, was to fill these knowledge gaps. Studying the influence of sex and race/ethnicity on treatment-related outcomes was a prespecified goal; such analyses help ensure that important effects are not missed and contribute to the foundation for developing targeted recommendations for supplement use. To enable investigation of potential sex- and race-specific treatment effects, trial investigators enrolled an even balance of men (n = 12 786) and women (n = 13 085) and oversampled African Americans (n = 5106). Significant or suggestive variation in intervention effects according to sex, race/ethnicity, and other participant characteristics was observed for some, though not all, outcomes. Additional research is needed to determine which individuals may be most likely to derive a net benefit from vitamin D or n-3 fatty acid supplementation. (VITAL clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT01169259).
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- Shari S Bassuk
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (SSB, PDC, JEB, JEM).,Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts (JEB, JEM)
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (SSB, PDC, JEB, JEM).,Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts (JEB, JEM)
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (SSB, PDC, JEB, JEM).,Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts (JEB, JEM)
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (SSB, PDC, JEB, JEM).,Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts (JEB, JEM)
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Farapti F, Fadilla C, Yogiswara N, Adriani M. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on 25(OH)D levels and blood pressure in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis. F1000Res 2020; 9:633. [PMID: 32968483 PMCID: PMC7489275 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.24623.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 03/30/2024] Open
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Background: Hypertension and vitamin D deficiency are prevalent among the elderly. This study evaluated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on changes in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and blood pressure (BP) in the elderly (age > 60 years). Methods: Randomized controlled trials from electronic databases on the elderly taking oral vitamin D, until the end of March 2019, were selected. Two reviewers independently screened the literature on the basis of specific inclusion criteria. The primary outcomes were serum 25(OH)D level, systolic BP (SBP), and diastolic BP (DBP) changes. Results: Our analysis revealed significant differences in serum 25(OH)D level changes between the vitamin D and control groups (mean difference [MD] = 13.84; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 10.21-17.47; P < 0.000). There were no significant differences in SBP and DBP changes between the vitamin D and control groups. Subgroup analysis revealed significant differences in SBP changes between the hypertensive and vitamin D-deficient subgroups (MD = -4.01; 95% CI = -7.45 to -0.57; P = 0.02 and MD = -1.91; 95% CI = -3.48 to -0.34; P = 0.02, respectively), and DBP changes only in the hypertensive subgroup (MD = -2.22; 95% CI = -4.1 to -0.34; P = 0.02). Conclusions: Vitamin D supplementation significantly increases 25(OH)D levels and seems beneficial in lowering BP, specifically in the elderly with elevated BP and vitamin D deficiency.
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- Farapti Farapti
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
- Post Graduate Doctoral Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
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Farapti F, Fadilla C, Yogiswara N, Adriani M. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on 25(OH)D levels and blood pressure in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis. F1000Res 2020; 9:633. [PMID: 32968483 PMCID: PMC7489275 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.24623.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 03/30/2024] Open
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Background: Hypertension and vitamin D deficiency are prevalent among the elderly. This study evaluated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on changes in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and blood pressure (BP) in the elderly (age > 60 years). Methods: Randomized controlled trials from electronic databases on the elderly taking oral vitamin D, until the end of March 2019, were selected. Two reviewers independently screened the literature on the basis of specific inclusion criteria. The primary outcomes were serum 25(OH)D level, systolic BP (SBP), and diastolic BP (DBP) changes. Results: Our analysis revealed significant differences in serum 25(OH)D level changes between the vitamin D and control groups (mean difference [MD] = 13.84; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 10.21-17.47; P < 0.000). There were no significant differences in SBP and DBP changes between the vitamin D and control groups. Subgroup analysis revealed significant differences in SBP changes between the hypertensive and vitamin D-deficient subgroups (MD = -4.01; 95% CI = -7.45 to -0.57; P = 0.02 and MD = -1.91; 95% CI = -3.48 to -0.34; P = 0.02, respectively), and DBP changes only in the hypertensive subgroup (MD = -2.22; 95% CI = -4.1 to -0.34; P = 0.02). Conclusions: Vitamin D supplementation significantly increases 25(OH)D levels and seems beneficial in lowering BP, specifically in the elderly with elevated BP and vitamin D deficiency.
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- Farapti Farapti
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
- Post Graduate Doctoral Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
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Farapti F, Fadilla C, Yogiswara N, Adriani M. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on 25(OH)D concentrations and blood pressure in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis. F1000Res 2020; 9:633. [PMID: 32968483 PMCID: PMC7489275 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.24623.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background: Hypertension and vitamin D deficiency are prevalent among the elderly. This study evaluated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on changes in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations and blood pressure (BP) in the elderly (age > 60 years). Methods: Randomized controlled trials from electronic databases on the elderly taking oral vitamin D, until the end of March 2019, were selected. Two reviewers independently screened the literature on the basis of specific inclusion criteria. The primary outcomes were serum 25(OH)D level, systolic BP (SBP), and diastolic BP (DBP) changes. Results: Our analysis revealed significant differences in serum 25(OH)D concentrations changes between the vitamin D and control groups (mean difference [MD] = 13.84; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 10.21-17.47; P < 0.000). There were no significant differences in SBP and DBP changes between the vitamin D and control groups. Subgroup analysis revealed significant differences in SBP changes between the hypertensive and vitamin D-deficient subgroups (MD = -4.01; 95% CI = -7.45 to -0.57; P = 0.02 and MD = -1.91; 95% CI = -3.48 to -0.34; P = 0.02, respectively), and DBP changes only in the hypertensive subgroup (MD = -2.22; 95% CI = -4.1 to -0.34; P = 0.02). Conclusions: Vitamin D supplementation significantly increases 25(OH)D concentrations and seems beneficial in lowering BP, specifically in the elderly with elevated BP and vitamin D deficiency.
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- Farapti Farapti
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
- Post Graduate Doctoral Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, 60115, Indonesia
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Sanz R, Mazzei L, Santino N, Ingrasia M, Manucha W. Vitamin D-mitochondria cross-talk could modulate the signaling pathway involved in hypertension development: a translational integrative overview. CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN ARTERIOSCLEROSIS 2020; 32:144-155. [PMID: 32456803 DOI: 10.1016/j.arteri.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2019] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide pandemic and results in osteoporosis, hypertension, and other cardiovascular diseases. At the cellular level, it produces significant oxidative stress, inflammatory markers, and mitochondrial damage. There is increasing evidence about the role of vitamin D in the regulation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). Moreover, there is evidence of involvement in cardiovascular complications, as well as in the immune system disorders. Vitamin D values below 25ng/mL are related to an increase in vascular tone mediated by smooth muscle contraction. Furthermore, it can produce direct effects on vascular smooth muscle cells, RAAS over-regulation, modulation of calcium metabolism, and secondary hyperparathyroidism. All this predisposes patients to develop hypertrophy of the left ventricle and vascular wall, causing hypertension. In this work, a review is presented of the main mechanisms involved in the development of hypertension due to vitamin D deficiency. Among them are the link established between the levels of extra-mitochondrial inorganic phosphate, its main regulatory hormones -such as vitamin D-, the cardiovascular system, reactive oxygen species, and mitochondrial metabolism. The role of the mitochondrial vitamin D receptor and the regulation of the respiratory chain could influence arterial remodelling since its activation would reduce oxidative damage and preserve cell life. However, there are aspects not yet understood about the intricate signalling network that appeared simple in experimental trials, but complex in clinical studies. In this way, the completion of new studies as VITAL, could clarify, and thus support or refute the possible benefits of vitamin D in hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
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- Raúl Sanz
- Laboratorio de Farmacología Experimental Básica y Traslacional, Área de Farmacología, Departamento de Patología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Centro Universitario, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología Experimental Básica y Traslacional, Área de Farmacología, Departamento de Patología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Centro Universitario, Mendoza, Argentina; Instituto de Medicina y Biología Experimental de Cuyo, Consejo Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IMBECU-CONICET), Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología Experimental Básica y Traslacional, Área de Farmacología, Departamento de Patología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Centro Universitario, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología Experimental Básica y Traslacional, Área de Farmacología, Departamento de Patología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Centro Universitario, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología Experimental Básica y Traslacional, Área de Farmacología, Departamento de Patología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Centro Universitario, Mendoza, Argentina; Instituto de Medicina y Biología Experimental de Cuyo, Consejo Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IMBECU-CONICET), Mendoza, Argentina.
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Influence of the Mediterranean Diet on 25- Hydroxyvitamin D Levels in Adults. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12051439. [PMID: 32429342 PMCID: PMC7284708 DOI: 10.3390/nu12051439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The Mediterranean diet (MD) is a dietary pattern effective in terms of prevention of obesity-related diseases, and represents the gold standard in preventive medicine, due to the synergistic action of many nutrients with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, excess body weight significantly increases the risk of hypovitaminosis D, a well-recognized common feature of individuals with obesity. It is well-known that there is a clear gender difference in the adherence to the MD. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between adherence to the MD and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels in adults, according to gender. Study population consisted of 617 participants; 296 were males and 321 were females, matched by age and body mass index (BMI). A validated 14-item questionnaire PREDIMED (Prevención con dieta Mediterránea) was used for the assessment of adherence to the MD. The 25OHD levels were determined by a direct competitive chemiluminescence immunoassay. Females have a higher PREDIMED score than males (7.4 ± 2.8 vs. 6.7 ± 3.1 score, p = 0.001), and according to PREDIMED categories, a greater percentage of males had low adherence to the MD compared to their female counterparts (40.2% vs. 37.1%; χ2 = 8.94, p = 0.003). The 25OHD levels were higher in males than in females (18.3 ± 7.3 vs. 16.8 ± 7.8 ng/mL, p = 0.01), and a higher percentage of males had sufficient 25OHD levels (>30 ng/mL) than their female counterparts (10.5% vs. 3.4%, χ2 = 10.96, p < 0.001). Stratifying the sample population according to 25OHD categories, BMI decreased and PREDIMED score increased significantly along with the increased 25OHD levels, in both males and females, respectively (p < 0.001). Looking at the bivariate correlations, PREDIMED score was positively correlated with 25OHD levels after adjusting for age and BMI, in both males (r = 0.21, p < 0.001) and females (r = 0.30, p < 0.001). At the bivariate proportional odds ratio (OR) model, 25OHD levels presented the highest OR values in the category low adherence vs. high adherence to the MD, in both genders (OR 1.21 and OR 1.31, in males and females, respectively). Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed to determine the cut-off values of PREDIMED scores predictive of 25OHD levels: PREDIMED score >5 in males (p < 0.001) and >7 in females (p < 0.001) could serve as thresholds for 25OHD levels above the median. The results of our study highlighted a novel positive association between adherence to the MD and 25OHD levels in both genders. Although 25OHD levels were higher in males than females, 69.7% were deficient. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to show that high adherence to the MD is associated with low BMI and high 25OHD levels in both genders, probably through the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects that are synergistically exerted by either MD or vitamin D on body weight.
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Khaltourina D, Matveyev Y, Alekseev A, Cortese F, Ioviţă A. Aging Fits the Disease Criteria of the International Classification of Diseases. Mech Ageing Dev 2020; 189:111230. [PMID: 32251691 DOI: 10.1016/j.mad.2020.111230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The disease criteria used by the World Health Organization (WHO) were applied to human biological aging in order to assess whether aging can be classified as a disease. These criteria were developed for the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and included disease diagnostics, mechanisms, course and outcomes, known interventions, and linkage to genetic and environmental factors. RESULTS: Biological aging can be diagnosed with frailty indices, functional, blood-based biomarkers. A number of major causal mechanisms of human aging involved in various organs have been described, such as inflammation, replicative cellular senescence, immune senescence, proteostasis failures, mitochondrial dysfunctions, fibrotic propensity, hormonal aging, body composition changes, etc. We identified a number of clinically proven interventions, as well as genetic and environmental factors of aging. Therefore, aging fits the ICD-11 criteria and can be considered a disease. Our proposal was submitted to the ICD-11 Joint Task force, and this led to the inclusion of the extension code for "Ageing-related" (XT9T) into the "Causality" section of the ICD-11. This might lead to greater focus on biological aging in global health policy and might provide for more opportunities for the new therapy developers.
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- Daria Khaltourina
- Department of Risk Factor Prevention, Federal Research Institute for Health Organization and Informatics of Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Dobrolyubova St. 11, Moscow, 127254, Russia; International Longevity Alliance, 19 avenue Jean Jaurès, Sceaux, 92330, France.
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- Research Lab, Moscow Regional Research and Clinical Institute, Schepkina St. 61/2 k.1, Moscow, 129110, Russia
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- Faculty of Physics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory, GSP-1, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Biogerontology Research Foundation, Apt 2354 Chynoweth House, Trevissome Park, Truro, London, TR4 8UN, UK
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- International Longevity Alliance, 19 avenue Jean Jaurès, Sceaux, 92330, France
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Manson JE, Bassuk SS, Buring JE. Principal results of the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) and updated meta-analyses of relevant vitamin D trials. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2020; 198:105522. [PMID: 31733345 PMCID: PMC7089819 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2019.105522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Whether supplemental vitamin D reduces risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease (CVD) is relatively unexplored in randomized trial settings. The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) was a nationwide, randomized, placebo-controlled, 2 × 2 factorial trial of daily vitamin D3 (2000 IU) and marine omega-3 fatty acids (1 g) in the primary prevention of cancer and CVD among 25,871 U.S. men aged ≥50 and women aged ≥55, including 5106 African Americans. Median treatment duration was 5.3 years. Vitamin D did not significantly reduce the primary endpoint of total invasive cancer incidence (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.96 [95% confidence interval 0.88-1.06]) but showed a promising signal for reduction in total cancer mortality (HR = 0.83 [0.67-1.02]), especially in analyses that accounted for latency by excluding the first year (HR = 0.79 [0.63-0.99]) or first 2 years (HR = 0.75 [0.59-0.96]) of follow-up. Vitamin D did not significantly reduce the co-primary endpoint of major CVD events (HR = 0.97 [0.85-1.12]), other cardiovascular endpoints, or all-cause mortality (HR = 0.99 [0.87-1.12]). Updated meta-analyses that include VITAL and other recent vitamin D trials indicate a significant reduction in cancer mortality but not in cancer incidence or CVD endpoints. Additional research is needed to determine which individuals may be most likely to derive a net benefit from vitamin D supplementation. (VITAL clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT01169259).
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- JoAnn E Manson
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, United States.
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States; Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, United States
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Maretzke F, Bechthold A, Egert S, Ernst JB, Melo van Lent D, Pilz S, Reichrath J, Stangl GI, Stehle P, Volkert D, Wagner M, Waizenegger J, Zittermann A, Linseisen J. Role of Vitamin D in Preventing and Treating Selected Extraskeletal Diseases-An Umbrella Review. Nutrients 2020; 12:E969. [PMID: 32244496 PMCID: PMC7231149 DOI: 10.3390/nu12040969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Evidence is accumulating that vitamin D may have beneficial effects on respiratory tract, autoimmune, neuro-degenerative, and mental diseases. The present umbrella review of systematic reviews (SRs) of cohort studies and randomised controlled trials (RCTs), plus single Mendelian randomisation studies aims to update current knowledge on the potential role of vitamin D in preventing and treating these extraskeletal diseases. Altogether, 73 SRs were identified. Observational data on primary prevention suggest an inverse association between vitamin D status and the risk of acute respiratory tract infections (ARI), dementia and cognitive decline, and depression, whereas studies regarding asthma, multiple sclerosis (MS), and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are scarce. SRs of RCTs support observational data only for the risk of ARI. No respective RCTs are available for the prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), MS, and T1DM. SRs of RCTs indicate beneficial therapeutic effects in vitamin D-deficient patients with asthma and COPD, while effects on major depression and T1DM need to be further elucidated. Mendelian randomisation studies do not consistently support the results of SRs. Since several limitations of the included SRs and existing RCTs do not permit definitive conclusions regarding vitamin D and the selected diseases, further high-quality RCTs are warranted.
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- Friederike Maretzke
- German Nutrition Society, 53175 Bonn, Germany; (F.M.); (A.B.); (J.B.E.); (J.L.)
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- German Nutrition Society, 53175 Bonn, Germany; (F.M.); (A.B.); (J.B.E.); (J.L.)
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- Institute of Nutritional Medicine, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany;
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- German Nutrition Society, 53175 Bonn, Germany; (F.M.); (A.B.); (J.B.E.); (J.L.)
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- Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA;
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria;
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- Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology, Allergology, University Hospital Saarland, 66424 Homburg, Germany;
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- Institute for Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany;
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany;
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- Institute for Biomedicine of Aging, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, 90408 Nuremberg, Germany;
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- Department for Neurodegenerative Diseases and Geriatric Psychiatry, University Hospital Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany;
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- German Nutrition Society, 53175 Bonn, Germany; (F.M.); (A.B.); (J.B.E.); (J.L.)
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- Clinic for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia, 32545 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany;
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- German Nutrition Society, 53175 Bonn, Germany; (F.M.); (A.B.); (J.B.E.); (J.L.)
- University Center of Health Sciences at Klinikum Augsburg (UNIKA-T), Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, 86156 Augsburg, Germany
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Serum Vitamin D Concentration ≥75 nmol/L Is Related to Decreased Cardiometabolic and Inflammatory Biomarkers, Metabolic Syndrome, and Diabetes; and Increased Cardiorespiratory Fitness in US Adults. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12030730. [PMID: 32164233 PMCID: PMC7146199 DOI: 10.3390/nu12030730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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A serum vitamin D [25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25(OH)D] concentration of ≥75 nmol/L is recommended for optimal health. We investigated the relationship between serum 25(OH)D and metabolic syndrome (MetS), diabetes, cardiometabolic biomarkers, and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in US adults using clinical cut points recommended by health organizations. Data from USA's National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys were used. Prevalences and likelihood of having MetS and diabetes according to clinical cut points for serum 25(OH)D (<30 nmol/L, 30-<50 nmol/L, 50-<75 nmo/L, and ≥75 nmol/L) were determined with multivariate logistic regression. Relations between serum 25(OH)D and various cardiometabolic biomarkers, CRF, MetS, and diabetes were tested using multivariable adjusted regression. Prevalence of MetS and diabetes were significantly lower in individuals with serum 25(OH)D ≥75 nmol/L (MetS, 21.6%; diabetes, 4.1%) compared to those with 25(OH)D <30 nmol/L (MetS, 45.5%; diabetes, 11.6%) (p < 0.0001). Individuals with serum 25(OH)D ≥75 nmol/L had significantly lower waist circumference (p < 0.0001), C-reactive protein (p = 0.003), glycated hemoglobin (p < 0.0002), fasting triglycerides (p < 0.0001), total homocysteine (p < 0.0001), and insulin resistance (p = 0.0001) and had significantly higher HDL-cholesterol (p < 0.0001) and maximal oxygen uptake (marker for CRF) (p< 0.0009) compared to those with 25(OH)D <30 nmol/L. In conclusion, serum 25(OH)D ≥75 nmol/L is associated with positive indicators related to cardiometabolic diseases in US adults.
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Morvaridzadeh M, Sepidarkish M, Fazelian S, Rahimlou M, Omidi A, Ardehali SH, Sanoobar M, Heshmati J. Effect of Calcium and Vitamin D Co-supplementation on Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Ther 2020; 42:e45-e63. [PMID: 32067744 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2020.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE Vitamin D and calcium insufficiency has been related to elevated blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular complications. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effect of calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation on BP. METHODS A systematic search was conducted of electronic databases, including Web of Sciences, MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library, along with searches of gray literature and reference lists from included trials. There were no language restrictions, and the databases were searched from inception to October 2019. Randomized controlled trials, using calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation and reporting mean systolic BP and/or diastolic BP (DBP) with SDs, were included in the systematic review. Articles were evaluated independently by 2 researchers based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. A random effects model was conducted to synthesize the data. FINDINGS Eight trials were included in the meta-analysis. Meta-analysis of these 8 trials indicated a nonsignificant reduction in systolic BP in the calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation group compared with control (standardized mean difference, -0.23; 95% CI, -0.52 to 0.06). Conversely, there was a statistically significant decrease in DBP (standardized mean difference, -0.29; 95% CI, -0.55 to -0.02). Subgroup analysis suggested that young adults achieve a greater reduction in DBP than other age groups. IMPLICATIONS Calcium and vitamin D co-supplementation can modulate DBP and should be investigated more specifically in large, well-designed trials of hypertensive populations. (Clin Ther. 2020;42:XXX-XXX) © 2020 Elsevier HS Journals, Inc.
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- Mojgan Morvaridzadeh
- Department of Nutritional Science, School of Nutritional Science and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Nutrition Department, Faculty of Paramedicine, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nutritional Science, School of Nutritional Science and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nutritional Science, School of Nutritional Science and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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Guan Y, Dai P, Wang H. Effects of vitamin C supplementation on essential hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19274. [PMID: 32080138 PMCID: PMC7034722 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin C as a supplement to treat hypertension has been proposed. However, it remains controversial whether vitamin C can improve blood pressure in patients with primary hypertension. OBJECTIVES To analyze the effect of vitamin C (VitC) supplementation on systolic (SBP) and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension. METHODS We searched the Chinese Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, WANFANG Data, Cochrane Library, National Library of Medicine's PubMed, EMBASE, and other databases until June 2019. Eight RCTs involving 614 participants were analyzed. SBP and DBP before and after VitC supplementation were compared between the intervention and control groups. The risk of bias of individual studies was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool. Two reviewers selected studies independently of each other. The Cochrane Collaboration Review Manager 5.3 was used to perform the meta-analysis. RESULTS There was a significant difference in the change of SBP (weighted mean difference [WMD] = -4.09; 95% confidence interval [CI] -5.56, -2.62; P < .001) and DBP (WMD = -2.30; 95% CI -4.27, -.331; P = .02) between the groups. Further, there was a significant difference in the SBP (WMD = -3.75, 95% CI -6.24, -1.26, P = .003) and DBP (WMD = -3.29, 95% CI -5.98, -.60, P = .02) for the subgroup with an age ≥60 years and that with ≥35 participants. In the subgroup analysis, result for SBP with a study duration ≥6 weeks was statistically significant different (WMD = -4.77; 95% CI -6.46, -3.08; P < .001). For an intervention dose of VitC ≥500 mg daily, SBP was statistically significant (WMD = -5.01; 95% CI -8.55, -1.48; P = .005). CONCLUSION VitC supplementation resulted in a significant reduction of blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.
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- Yuanyuan Guan
- Graduate School, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin
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- Nephrology Department, Fuyang Fifth People's Hospital, Anhui
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- School of Health Sciences and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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Zhang D, Cheng C, Wang Y, Sun H, Yu S, Xue Y, Liu Y, Li W, Li X. Effect of Vitamin D on Blood Pressure and Hypertension in the General Population: An Update Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials. Prev Chronic Dis 2020; 17:E03. [PMID: 31922371 PMCID: PMC6977781 DOI: 10.5888/pcd17.190307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background The effect of vitamin D supplementation on blood pressure has been explored in previous meta-analyses, but whether the association is causal in the general population is still unknown. We evaluated the association comprehensively and quantitatively. Methods We searched PubMed and Embase for relevant cohort studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We used a 2-step generalized least-squares method to assess the dose–response association of circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) and hypertension and a fixed-effects model to pool the weighted mean differences (WMDs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) of blood pressure across RCTs. Results We identified 11 cohort studies and 27 RCTs, with 43,320 and 3,810 participants, respectively. The dose–response relationship between circulating 25(OH)D levels and hypertension risk was approximately L-shaped (Pnonlinearity = .04), suggesting that the risk of hypertension increased substantially below 75 nmol/L as 25(OH)D decreased, but it remained significant over the range of 75–130 nmol/L. However, pooled results of RCTs showed that there was no significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (WMD, −0.00 mm Hg; 95% CI, −0.71 to 0.71) or diastolic blood pressure (WMD, 0.19 mm Hg; 95% CI, −0.29 to 0.67) after vitamin D intervention. Conclusions The results of this meta-analysis indicate that supplementation with vitamin D does not lower blood pressure in the general population. RCTs with long-term interventions and a sufficient number of participants who have low levels of vitamin D are needed to validate these findings.
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- Dongdong Zhang
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Ave, Zhengzhou, 450001 Henan, China.
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, College of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China
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Manson JE, Bassuk SS, Cook NR, Lee IM, Mora S, Albert CM, Buring JE. Vitamin D, Marine n-3 Fatty Acids, and Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Current Evidence. Circ Res 2020; 126:112-128. [PMID: 31895658 PMCID: PMC7001886 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.119.314541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Whether marine omega-3 fatty acid (n-3 FA) or vitamin D supplementation can prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general populations at usual risk for this outcome is unknown. A major goal of VITAL (Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial) was to fill this knowledge gap. In this article, we review the results of VITAL, discuss relevant mechanistic studies regarding n-3 FAs, vitamin D, and vascular disease, and summarize recent meta-analyses of the randomized trial evidence on these agents. VITAL was a nationwide, randomized, placebo-controlled, 2×2 factorial trial of marine n-3 FAs (1 g/d) and vitamin D3 (2000 IU/d) in the primary prevention of CVD and cancer among 25 871 US men aged ≥50 and women aged ≥55 years, including 5106 blacks. Median treatment duration was 5.3 years. Supplemental n-3 FAs did not significantly reduce the primary cardiovascular end point of major CVD events (composite of myocardial infarction, stroke, and CVD mortality; hazard ratio [HR], 0.92 [95% CI, 0.80-1.06]) but were associated with significant reductions in total myocardial infarction (HR, 0.72 [95% CI, 0.59-0.90]), percutaneous coronary intervention (HR, 0.78 [95% CI, 0.63-0.95]), and fatal myocardial infarction (HR, 0.50 [95% CI, 0.26-0.97]) but not stroke or other cardiovascular end points. For major CVD events, a treatment benefit was seen in those with dietary fish intake below the cohort median of 1.5 servings/wk (HR, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.67-0.98]) but not in those above (P interaction=0.045). For myocardial infarction, the greatest risk reductions were in blacks (HR, 0.23 [95% CI, 0.11-0.47]; P interaction by race, 0.001). Vitamin D supplementation did not reduce major CVD events (HR, 0.97 [95% CI, 0.85-1.12]) or other cardiovascular end points. Updated meta-analyses that include VITAL and other recent trials document coronary risk reduction from supplemental marine n-3 FAs but no clear CVD risk reduction from supplemental vitamin D. Additional research is needed to determine which individuals may be most likely to derive net benefit from supplementation. Clinical Trial Registration: URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01169259.
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- JoAnn E Manson
- From the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (J.E.M., S.S.B., N.R.C., I.-M.L., S.M., C.M.A., J.E.B.)
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA (J.E.M., N.R.C., I.-M.L., J.E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (J.E.M., S.S.B., N.R.C., I.-M.L., S.M., C.M.A., J.E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (J.E.M., S.S.B., N.R.C., I.-M.L., S.M., C.M.A., J.E.B.)
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA (J.E.M., N.R.C., I.-M.L., J.E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (J.E.M., S.S.B., N.R.C., I.-M.L., S.M., C.M.A., J.E.B.)
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA (J.E.M., N.R.C., I.-M.L., J.E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (J.E.M., S.S.B., N.R.C., I.-M.L., S.M., C.M.A., J.E.B.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (J.E.M., S.S.B., N.R.C., I.-M.L., S.M., C.M.A., J.E.B.)
- the Department of Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (C.M.A.)
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- From the Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (J.E.M., S.S.B., N.R.C., I.-M.L., S.M., C.M.A., J.E.B.)
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA (J.E.M., N.R.C., I.-M.L., J.E.B.)
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Kwak SY, Cho Y, Oh H, Shin MJ. Association of circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels with hypertension and blood pressure values in Korean adults: A Mendelian randomization study on a subset of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey 2011-2012 population. Nutr Res Pract 2019; 13:498-508. [PMID: 31814925 PMCID: PMC6883232 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2019.13.6.498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Lower circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels are associated with a higher risk of hypertension (HTN); however, it remains unclear whether the relationship is causal. We aimed to evaluate the causal effects of circulating 25(OH)D levels on the prevalence of HTN in the Korean population using the Mendelian randomization (MR) approach. SUBJECTS/METHODS Epidemiological data, serum 25(OH)D data, and genomic DNA biospecimens were obtained from 2,591 participants, a subset of the study population in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey 2011-2012. Five 25(OH)D-related single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs; DHCR7 rs12785878, CYP2R1 rs10741657, CYP2R1 rs12794714, CYP24A1 rs6013897, and GC rs2282679), identified a priori from genome-wide association studies, were used as instrument variables (IVs) for serum 25(OH)D levels. In the MR analysis, we performed IV analyses using the two-stage least squares method. RESULTS In the observational analysis, circulating 25(OH)D levels were found to be inversely associated with the HTN prevalence in ordinary least squares models (odds ratio: 0.97, 95% confidence interval: 0.96, 0.99) after adjusting for the potential confounders. There were differences in the circulating 25(OH)D levels across genotypes of individual SNPs. In the MR analysis, using individual SNPs as IVs, 25(OH)D levels were not associated with the HTN prevalence. CONCLUSIONS We found no association between genetically determined circulating 25(OH)D levels and HTN in Korean adults. Our results are listed owing to the relatively small sample size and possible weak instrument bias; therefore, further studies are needed to confirm these results.
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- So-Young Kwak
- Department of Public Health Sciences, BK21PLUS Program in Embodiment: Health-Society Interaction, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, BK21PLUS Program in Embodiment: Health-Society Interaction, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.,Department of Public Health Sciences, BK21PLUS Program in Embodiment: Health-Society Interaction, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, BK21PLUS Program in Embodiment: Health-Society Interaction, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, BK21PLUS Program in Embodiment: Health-Society Interaction, Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) presents as the severest phenotype on the spectrum of HF. Although great progress has been made with respect to its treatment over the past 3 decades, morbidity and mortality remain high, posing a big burden on human health. Recent evidence suggests vitamin D has a critical role in maintaining heart health through activation of the vitamin D receptor expressed in cardiomyocytes, and vitamin D deficiency may be implicated in the pathophysiology of HFrEF through activation of the renin-angiotensin system, impaired calcium handling, exaggerated inflammation, secondary hyperparathyroidism, pro-fibrotic properties, and proatherogenic potential. Additionally, epidemiological data disclosed that vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in patients with HFrEF and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. However, randomized control trials of vitamin D supplementation in HF, especially in HFrEF, have shown inconsistent results. Thus, this article aims to review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and prognostic value of vitamin D deficiency in HF, with a special focus on randomized control trials associated with vitamin D supplementation in patients with HFrEF.
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Grove-Laugesen D, Malmstroem S, Ebbehoj E, Riis AL, Watt T, Hansen KW, Rejnmark L. Effect of 9 months of vitamin D supplementation on arterial stiffness and blood pressure in Graves' disease: a randomized clinical trial. Endocrine 2019; 66:386-397. [PMID: 31280470 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-019-01997-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increased in Graves' disease (GD). CVD is predicted by increased pulse wave velocity (PWV) and blood pressure (BP). GD and these risk factors are all associated with lower levels of vitamin D. We aimed to assess the effect of supplemental vitamin D on PWV and BP in GD. METHODS In a double-blinded trial, newly diagnosed GD patients were randomized to vitamin D3 70 µg/day (n = 44) or placebo (n = 42) as add-on to anti-thyroid medication. At baseline, 3 and 9 months PWV, BP and wave analysis were performed in office and 24 h setting. Between-group differences in change at 9 months were analyzed using linear mixed modelling. In subanalysis, effect of intervention in regard to baseline vitamin D insufficiency (25(OH)D < 50 nmol/L) was investigated. (The DAGMAR study, clinicaltrials.gov ID NCT02384668). RESULTS PWV was unaffected by intervention in main analysis. However in the subanalysis, comparing the response to intervention in the vitamin D insufficient (n = 28) and the vitamin D replete patients, supplemental vitamin D induced a significant decrease in office PWV of 1.2 (95% CI: -2.3; -0.1) m/s compared to placebo. Of notice, baseline PWV was non-significantly higher among the vitamin D insufficient as compared to the replete participants. In response to vitamin D, office central systolic BP (-3.9 (95% CI: -7.5; -0.3) and brachial mean BP (-3.3 (95% CI: -6.5; -0.3) declined whereas 24 h measurements were unaffected. CONCLUSIONS High-dose vitamin D supplementation did not affect PWV. We observed significant reduction in office but not 24 h BP. Subanalysis showed a clinically relevant PWV reduction among vitamin D insufficient participants, although regression towards the mean might contribute to findings. Further studies on supplemental vitamin D in GD should focus on patients with vitamin D insufficiency.
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- Diana Grove-Laugesen
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Medical Department, Regional Hospital Horsens, Sundvej 30, 8700, Horsens, Denmark
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gentofte and Herlev Hospital, Herlev Ringvej 75, 2730, Herlev, Denmark
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- Medical Department, Silkeborg Regional Hospital, Falkevej 3, 8600, Silkeborg, Denmark
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- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200, Aarhus N, Denmark
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Contreras-Manzano A, Villalpando S, García-Díaz C, Flores-Aldana M. Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Their Association with Vitamin D Deficiency in Mexican Women of Reproductive Age. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11061211. [PMID: 31141980 PMCID: PMC6627884 DOI: 10.3390/nu11061211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Based on a nationally representative sample of young Mexican women aged 20 to 49 years (n = 3260), we sought to explore whether cardiovascular risk factors and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) were associated with vitamin D deficiency (VDD, defined as 25-OH-D <50 nmol/L). To this end, we obtained sociodemographic, serum and anthropometric data from the 2012 National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT 2012). Analyses were developed through logistic regression models adjusted for potential confounders. The prevalence of VDD was significantly higher in obese women (42.5%, 95% CI; 37.3–47.9) compared to women with a normal body mass index (29.9%, 95% CI; 23.5–37.1, p = 0.05), in those with high total cholesterol (TC) (45.6% 95% CI; 39.4–51.9) compared to those with normal TC levels (33.9%, 95% CI 30–38.1, p = 0.03), and in those with insulin resistance (IR) (44%, 95% CI; 36.9–51.7) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (58.6%, 95% CI 46.9–69.4) compared to those with normal glycemia (no insulin resistance: 34.7%, 95% CI; 30.9–38.8, p = 0.04 and no T2DM: 34.9%, 95% CI 31.4–38.6, p < 0.001). Utilizing individual models to estimate cardiovascular risk according to VDD, we found that the odds of being obese (odds ratio, OR: 1.53, 95% CI 1.02–2.32, p = 0.05), or having high TC levels (OR: 1.43, 95% CI; 1.05–2.01, p = 0.03), T2DM (OR: 2.64, 95% CI; 1.65–4.03, p < 0.001), or IR (OR: 1.48, 95% CI 1.04–2.10, p = 0.026) were significantly higher in women with VDD (p < 0.05). Odds were not statistically significant for overweight, high blood pressure, sedentarism, AMI, high serum concentration of triglycerides, homocysteine, or C-reactive protein models. In conclusion, our results indicate that young Mexican women with VDD show a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Center for Nutrition and Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca 62100, Mexico.
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- Center for Nutrition and Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca 62100, Mexico.
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- Center for Nutrition and Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca 62100, Mexico.
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He S, Hao X. The effect of vitamin D3 on blood pressure in people with vitamin D deficiency: A system review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15284. [PMID: 31083159 PMCID: PMC6531166 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of vitamin D3 on blood pressure in people with vitamin D deficiency. METHODS Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were electronically searched databases including CNKI, VIP, WanFang Data, the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and EMbase which were about oral vitamin D3 among people with vitamin D deficiency from inception to December 2017. Two reviewers independently screened literature according to the inclusion and extracted data; meta-analysis was performed using RevMan5.3. RESULTS A total of 17 RCTs with 22 arms involving 1687 participants were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that, there were no significant differences between the vitamin D deficiency group and the control group on the level of change in systolic pressure (ΔSBP) [weighted mean difference (WMD) = -1.94, 95% confidence interval (CI) (-3.93,0.04) P = .06] and on the level of change in diastolic pressure (ΔDBP) [WMD = -0.50, 95% CI (-1.17, 0.17) P = .14]. The results of subgroups showed that, there were statistically significant differences in the age of >50 years subgroup on ΔSBP [WMD = -2.32, 95% CI (-4.39, -0.25) P = .03]; there were statistically significant differences in the hypertension subgroup on ΔSBP [WMD = -6.58, 95% CI (-8.72, -4.44) P <.00001]; there were statistically significant differences in the hypertension subgroup on ΔDBP [WMD = -3.07, 95% CI (-4.66, -1.48) P = .0002]; there were statistically significant differences in the body mass index (BMI) >30 subgroup on ΔSBP [WMD = -3.51, 95% CI (-5.96, -1.07) P = .005]. CONCLUSION Oral vitamin D3 has no significant effect on blood pressure in people with vitamin D deficiency. It reduces systolic blood pressure in people with vitamin D deficiency that was older than 50 years old or obese. It reduces systolic blood pressure and diastolic pressure in people with both vitamin D deficiency and hypertension.
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Fajardo VC, de Oliveira FLP, Machado-Coelho GLL, Pimenta FAP, de Freitas SN, Ribeiro ALP, Soares MMS, Lauria MW, Farias RDC, França IB, do Nascimento Neto RM. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors in shift workers: Study protocol for randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e15417. [PMID: 31045798 PMCID: PMC6504534 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000015417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The present clinical study aims to describe protocol to evaluate the effects of vitamin D3 supplementation on the cardiovascular risk factors in a population of rotating shift workers. DESIGN A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group clinical trial testing 2 oral dosages of cholecalciferol (14,000 IU and 28,000 IU per week) for 12 months. SETTING The primary outcome for evaluation is an 18% reduction in hypertriglyceridemia (≥150 mg/dL) between pre and postintervention measurements. Baseline characteristics of the study population will be summarized separately within each randomized group, and will use tests for continuous and categorical variables. For all tests, a P < .05 will be considered significant. The analysis of primary and secondary outcomes will use an intention-to-treat population and a per-protocol population. The primary and secondary outcomes will be compared separately between each treatment group and placebo, using binary logistic regression or regressão de Poisson for proportions (for binary outcomes) and using linear regression for differences in means (for continuous endpoints), with 95% confidence intervals. PARTICIPANTS Rotating shift workers, adults aged between 18 and 60 years, with hypovitaminosis D and alterations in at least 1 of the following parameters: fasting glucose, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure, and waist circumference. CONCLUSION This clinical trial aims to contribute to the gap in knowledge about the potential, dose, and time of vitamin D supplementation to generate beneficial effects on triglycerides in a population at increased risk for hypertriglyceridemia and vitamin D deficiency.
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- Virginia Capistrano Fajardo
- Applied Science to Adult Health Postgraduate Program, School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte
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- Applied Statistics and Biometrics Postgraduate Program, Department of Statistics, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG
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- School of Medicine, University Center of Espirito Santo. Colatina, ES, Brazil
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Ruiz-León AM, Lapuente M, Estruch R, Casas R. Clinical Advances in Immunonutrition and Atherosclerosis: A Review. Front Immunol 2019; 10:837. [PMID: 31068933 PMCID: PMC6491827 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.00837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic low-grade inflammatory disease that affects large and medium-sized arteries and is considered to be a major underlying cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The high risk of mortality by atherosclerosis has led to the development of new strategies for disease prevention and management, including immunonutrition. Plant-based dietary patterns, functional foods, dietary supplements, and bioactive compounds such as the Mediterranean Diet, berries, polyunsaturated fatty acids, ω-3 and ω-6, vitamins E, A, C, and D, coenzyme Q10, as well as phytochemicals including isoflavones, stilbenes, and sterols have been associated with improvement in atheroma plaque at an inflammatory level. However, many of these correlations have been obtained in vitro and in experimental animals' models. On one hand, the present review focuses on the evidence obtained from epidemiological, dietary intervention and supplementation studies in humans supporting the role of immunonutrient supplementation and its effect on anti-inflammatory response in atherosclerotic disease. On the other hand, this review also analyzes the possible molecular mechanisms underlying the protective action of these supplements, which may lead a novel therapeutic approach to prevent or attenuate diet-related disease, such as atherosclerosis.
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- Ana María Ruiz-León
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Mediterranean Diet Foundation, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER 06/03: Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y la Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER 06/03: Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y la Nutrición, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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Effects of a simple home exercise program and vitamin D supplementation on health-related quality of life after a hip fracture: a randomized controlled trial. Qual Life Res 2019; 28:1377-1386. [DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02100-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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De Pergola G, Martino T, Zupo R, Caccavo D, Pecorella C, Paradiso S, Silvestris F, Triggiani V. 25 Hydroxyvitamin D Levels are Negatively and Independently Associated with Fat Mass in a Cohort of Healthy Overweight and Obese Subjects. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2019; 19:838-844. [PMID: 30666920 PMCID: PMC7360908 DOI: 10.2174/1871530319666190122094039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Revised: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is associated with lower serum vitamin D (25(OH)D) levels through several mechanisms. The aim of the study was to examine the possibility of a negative association between fat mass and 25(OH)D levels in a cohort of otherwise healthy overweight and obese subjects, independently of age, sex, blood pressure levels and anthropometric and metabolic parameters. MATERIALS AND METHODS 147 overweight and obese subjects (106 women and 41 men), aged between 18 and 69 years, were enrolled into the study. All of them did not show any clinically evident metabolic or chronic diseases (i.e. hypertension, diabetes mellitus, renal failure, etc.) and did not use any kind of drug. Serum fasting levels of 25(OH)D, insulin, glucose, uric acid and lipids (triglycerides, total, HDL and LDL cholesterol) were measured. The season in which the blood samples were collected was autumn. Insulin resistance was assessed by using the Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA-IR). Body composition parameters (Fat Mass [FM], Fat Free Mass [FFM], body cell mass [BCM], Total Body Water [TBW]) were measured by electrical Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA). Lastly, demographic, anthropometric and clinical parameters (age, Body Mass Index [BMI], Waist Circumference [WC], Systolic (SBP) and Diastolic (DBP) blood pressure) were also assessed. RESULTS 25(OH)D levels were significantly and negatively correlated with BMI (P <0.001), WC (P <0.01), DBP (P <0.05), insulin (P <0.001), HOMA-IR (P <0.01), triglycerides (P <0.01), and fat mass (P <0.001). A multivariate regression analysis was performed by considering 25(OH)D levels as the dependent variable and sex, waist circumference, fat mass, DBP, triglycerides, and insulin (or HOMAIR) as the independent ones, and 25(OH)D levels maintained a significant and independent relationship only with fat mass (negative) (P <0.01). CONCLUSION This study clearly shows that 25(OH)D circulating levels are progressively lower with the increase of fat mass, independently of sex, body fat distribution, blood pressure and insulin and metabolic parameters. These data strongly show that adipose tissue accumulation per se is absolutely the main factor responsible factor for lower 25(OH)D levels in obese subjects, possibly through sequestration of fat soluble 25(OH)D in fat mass.
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- Giovanni De Pergola
- Address correspondence to this author at the Via Putignani 236 - 70122 Bari, Italy; Tel; +39-080-5592909; Fax: +39-080-5478831; E-mail:
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Golzarand M, Hollis BW, Mirmiran P, Wagner CL, Shab-Bidar S. Vitamin D supplementation and body fat mass: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Clin Nutr 2018; 72:1345-1357. [PMID: 29563638 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-018-0132-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Revised: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Studies have indicated that 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) level in obese is lower than normal weight subjects; however, results of studies that investigated relationship between 25(OH)D and fat mass are inconsistent. In addition, several randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have studied the influence of cholecalciferol supplement on percentage fat mass (PFM) but their results are conflicting. The objectives were to investigate the association between vitamin D3 and PFM pooling together observational studies and RCTs. PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane, and Scopus were comprehensively searched from inception to September 2016. The Fisher's Z (SE) of correlation coefficient and mean (SD) of changes in PFM from baseline were used to perform meta-analysis in observational studies and RCTs, respectively. To determine potential source of heterogeneity, subgroup and meta-regression analyses were conducted. Pooling correlation coefficients showed an inverse association between PFM (Fisher's Z: - 0.24, 95% CI: - 0.30 to -0 .18) and FM (Fisher's Z: - 0.32, 95% CI: - 0.43 to - 0.22) and 25(OH)D. Subgroup analysis revealed continent but not gender influence on the effect size. Meta-regression analysis indicated that age, latitude, and longitude are not sources of heterogeneity. Combining trials showed vitamin D3 supplementation had a mild but insignificant effect on PFM (- 0.31%, 95% CI: - 1.07 to 0.44). Subgroup analyses indicated that type of cholecalciferol and treatment regimens explain source of heterogeneity. Age, baseline body mass index, dose of cholecalciferol, length of study, female (%), and baseline 25(OH)D are not source of heterogeneity. In conclusion, our results state that 25(OH)D level is inversely correlated with PFM but cholecalciferol supplementation had no effect on PFM.
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- Mahdieh Golzarand
- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Nutrition and Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
| | - Sakineh Shab-Bidar
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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