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G. Siregar MF, Jabbar F, Effendi IH, Alhair T, Prabudi MO, Faradina D. Correlation between serum vitamin D levels and bone mass density evaluated by radiofrequency echographic multi-spectrometry technology (REMS) in menopausal women. NARRA J 2024; 4:e452. [PMID: 38798836 PMCID: PMC11125322 DOI: 10.52225/narra.v4i1.452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
Osteoporosis is a common condition associated with an increased risk of bone fractures due to fragility. Bone mineral density (BMD) is lower in menopausal women due to estrogen deficiency, age-related decline in osteoblast function, decreased calcium absorption, and reduced synthesis of vitamin D, which lead to osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between serum vitamin D levels and BMD assessed using radiofrequency echographic multi-spectrometry technology (REMS) in menopausal women. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Prof. Dr. Chairuddin P. Lubis Hospital of Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia, from May 2023 to August 2023. Consecutive sampling method was employed to sample menopausal women with no history of hysterectomy or oophorectomy (unilateral or bilateral), and no history of hormone replacement therapy or vitamin D supplementation. Interviews and physical examinations were conducted to obtain the characteristics of the subjects (age, duration of menopause, and body mass index). The 25(OH)D level was measured using immunoassay and REMS examination was conducted to assess BMD. The Spearman correlation test was used to assess the correlation between serum vitamin D levels and BMD. A total of 32 menopausal women were included in this study with the average vitamin D level was 18.05±5.81 ng/mL, and the mean BMD level was -2.13±1.23. The data showed a significant positive correlation between serum vitamin D levels and BMD in menopausal women (r=0.710; p=0.020). This study highlights that REMS could be useful as an alternative to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to assess DMD in postmenopausal women.
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- M. Fidel G. Siregar
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, Indonesia
- Division of Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, Indonesia
- Division of Social Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, Indonesia
- Division of Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, Indonesia
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
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Ginsberg C, Blackwell T, Cheng JH, Potok OA, Cauley JA, Ensrud KE, Hsu S, Kado DM, Orwoll E, Cawthon PM, Ix JH. The Vitamin D Metabolite Ratio Is Associated With Volumetric Bone Density in Older Men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024; 109:e513-e521. [PMID: 37804103 PMCID: PMC10795912 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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CONTEXT Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) is the current marker of vitamin D adequacy, but its relationship with bone health has been inconsistent. The ratio of 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 to 25(OH)D3 (vitamin D metabolite ratio or VMR) is a marker of vitamin D that has been associated with longitudinal changes in bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk. OBJECTIVE High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) provides information on bone health beyond standard dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, in that it measures volumetric BMD (vBMD) as well bone strength. The relationship of the VMR with vBMD and bone strength remains unknown. METHODS We evaluated the associations of the VMR and 25(OH)D3 with vBMD and bone strength in the distal radius and tibia, assessed by HR-pQCT in 545 older men participating in the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study. Primary outcomes were vBMD and estimated failure load (EFL, a marker of bone strength) at the distal radius and tibia. RESULTS The mean age was 84 ± 4 years, 88.3% were White, and 32% had an estimated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2. In adjusted models, each twofold higher VMR was associated with a 9% (3%, 16%) higher total vBMD and a 13% (5%, 21%) higher EFL at the distal radius. Results were similar at the distal tibia. 25(OH)D3 concentrations were not associated with any of the studied outcomes. CONCLUSION Among older men, a higher VMR was associated with greater vBMD and bone strength while 25(OH)D3 was not. The VMR may serve as a valuable marker of skeletal health in older men.
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- Charles Ginsberg
- Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, University of California, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
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- California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, Department of Epidemiology, University of California, SanFrancisco, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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- Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, University of California, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
- Nephrology Section, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA 92161, USA
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- Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, University of California, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
- Nephrology Section, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA 92161, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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- Department of Medicine and Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
- Center for Care Delivery and Outcomes Research, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Kidney Research Institute, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR 97239, USA
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- California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, Department of Epidemiology, University of California, SanFrancisco, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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- Division of Nephrology-Hypertension, University of California, San Diego, CA 92037, USA
- Nephrology Section, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA 92161, USA
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Khodabakhshi A, Davoodi SH, Vahid F. Vitamin D status, including serum levels and sun exposure are associated or correlated with bone mass measurements diagnosis, and bone density of the spine. BMC Nutr 2023; 9:48. [PMID: 36918953 PMCID: PMC10013235 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-023-00707-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a health complication worldwide, especially in developing countries. The prevalence was reported to be 18.3% globally. While the effect of biochemical factors on fracture risk/odds has been documented, the association/correlation between serum 25(OH)D levels, vitamin D dietary intake, and sun exposure with bone mineral density (BMD) remains controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the association and correlation between vitamin D status, including serum levels, dietary intakes, and sun exposure with BMD. We hypothesized that vitamin D-related factors would have different correlations/associations with BMD, which would help better evaluate future studies' results. METHODS A total of 186 individuals were included in this study (winter 2020). BMD was measured by Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Blood serum levels of 25(OH)D, phosphorus, calcium, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and calcitonin were tested using standard lab tests. Valid and reliable questionnaires were used for sun exposure assessment and dietary intakes. RESULTS There was a significant protective association between spine BMD (classifications, two groups) (OR = 0.69, 95%CI: 0.50-0.94; p-value = 0.023), BMD diagnosis (classifications, two groups) (OR = 0. 69, 95%CI: 0.49-0.87; p-value = 0.036) and sun exposure. There was a significant and moderate correlation between Spine measurements (Spine BMD: Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.302, p-value = 0.046; Spine T-score: Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.322, p-value = 0.033, Spine Z-score: Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.328, p-value = 0.030) and serum 25(OH)D. In addition, participants with osteopenia and osteoporosis significantly consume a higher amount of soluble fiber than the normal BMD group. There was no significant correlation between vitamin D intake and BMD. CONCLUSION In conclusion, serum 25(OH)D levels and sun exposure are correlated and associated with BMD. However, prospective studies are needed to investigate the association between dietary vitamin D intake and BMD.
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- Adeleh Khodabakhshi
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Physiology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Faculty of Nutrition Science and Food Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nutrition and Health Research Group, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg. .,Nutrition and Health Research Group, School of Health, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
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Pérez-Castrillón JL, Dueñas-Laita A, Gómez-Alonso C, Jódar E, Del Pino-Montes J, Brandi ML, Cereto Castro F, Quesada-Gómez JM, Gallego López L, Olmos Martínez JM, Alhambra Expósito MR, Galarraga B, González-Macías J, Neyro JL, Bouillon R, Hernández-Herrero G, Fernández-Hernando N, Chinchilla SP. Long-Term Treatment and Effect of Discontinuation of Calcifediol in Postmenopausal Women with Vitamin D Deficiency: A Randomized Trial. J Bone Miner Res 2023; 38:471-479. [PMID: 36661855 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Vitamin D plays a major role in bone health and probably also in multiple extraskeletal acute and chronic diseases. Although supplementation with calcifediol, a vitamin D metabolite, has demonstrated efficacy and safety in short-term clinical trials, its effects after long-term monthly administration have been studied less extensively. This report describes the results of a 1-year, phase III-IV, double-blind, randomized, controlled, parallel, multicenter superiority clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of monthly calcifediol 0.266 mg versus cholecalciferol 25,000 IU (0.625 mg) in postmenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D < 20 ng/mL). A total of 303 women were randomized and 298 evaluated. Patients were randomized 1:1:1 to calcifediol 0.266 mg/month for 12 months (Group A1), calcifediol 0.266 mg/month for 4 months followed by placebo for 8 months (Group A2), and cholecalciferol 25,000 IU/month (0.625 mg/month) for 12 months (Group B). By month 4, stable 25(OH)D levels were documented with both calcifediol and cholecalciferol (intention-to-treat population): 26.8 ± 8.5 ng/mL (Group A1) and 23.1 ± 5.4 ng/mL (Group B). By month 12, 25(OH)D levels were 23.9 ± 8.0 ng/mL (Group A1) and 22.4 ± 5.5 ng/mL (Group B). When calcifediol treatment was withdrawn in Group A2, 25(OH)D levels decreased to baseline levels (28.5 ± 8.7 ng/mL at month 4 versus 14.4 ± 6.0 ng/mL at month 12). No relevant treatment-related safety issues were reported in any of the groups. The results confirm that long-term treatment with monthly calcifediol in vitamin D-deficient patients is effective and safe. The withdrawal of treatment leads to a pronounced decrease of 25(OH)D levels. Calcifediol presented a faster onset of action compared to monthly cholecalciferol. Long-term treatment produces stable and sustained 25(OH)D concentrations with no associated safety concerns. © 2023 Faes Farma SA. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).
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- José Luis Pérez-Castrillón
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
- School of Medicine, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
- Clinical Toxicology Unit, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- Bone Metabolism Unit, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias - ISPA, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Endocrinology & Clinical Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Quironsalud Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- School of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea, Madrid, Spain
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- FIRMO Foundation (Fondazione Italiana Ricerca sulle Malattie dell'Osso), Florence, Italy
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- Physiopathology of Endocrine Vitamin D System Biotechnology and Aging, Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain
- School of Medicine, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
- Infection and Immunity Area, Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla (IDIVAL), Santander, Spain
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- Physiopathology of Endocrine Vitamin D System Biotechnology and Aging, Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital Quirónsalud Bizkaia, Erandio, Spain
- Department of Medicine, University of the Basque Country, Leioa, Spain
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
- Infection and Immunity Area, Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla (IDIVAL), Santander, Spain
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Hospital Universitario Cruces, Barakaldo, Spain
- International Master on Climacteric and Menopause, Universidad de Madrid (UDIMA), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Al Nozha OM, El Tarhouny S, Taha I, Sultan I, Abdu Allah AM, Hammoda MA, Elmehallawy G, Elmehallawy Y, Eysawi EA, Desouky MK. Association Between Vitamin D Level and Z-Score Changes of Bone Density in College-Age Saudi Girls: A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:865-874. [PMID: 36910567 PMCID: PMC9997091 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s396536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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Objective Vitamin D (VD) deficiency is a worldwide health problem. VD plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis, phosphorus metabolism and bone health. Still much remain to understand the effect of VD deficiency on bone mass. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between VD levels and bone mass density (BMD) among college-age Saudi females. Methods In a cross-sectional study, 460 females with a median age of 21 years, were enrolled, completed a comprehensive, structured questionnaire which was validated by experienced endocrinologist, a dietician, and a statistician. Body mass indexes (BMI) were calculated, and BMD was estimated through quantitative ultrasound to ankle. Serum VD, calcium, phosphate, parathyroid hormone, and alkaline phosphatase were measured using chemiluminescent immunoassay technique. Results VD deficiency reached up to 83.3% (66.9% insufficiency and 16.4% deficiency). Lower than normal BMD was detected in 18.3% of subjects, with only 1.1% having a non-age-matched high risk for osteoporosis. The significant independent predictors of Z-score were age of menarche, menstrual irregularities, dairy products consumption, physical activity, BMI, alkaline phosphatase, and history of previous VD supplementation. Conclusion VD deficiency and low BMD are highly prevalent among college-age Saudi females. Low BMD is not linked to serum level of VD but to its previous use as a supplementation. Early lifestyle changes, attention to gynecological problems, and prevention of VD deficiency are all needed to support BMD among these girls.
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- Omar M Al Nozha
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Laboratory, College of Biomedical Sciences, Taibah University, Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Al Rayan Colleges, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy,College of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Heo YJ, Lee YJ, Lee K, Kim JH, Shin CH, Lee YA, Song J. Total, bioavailable and free 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels as functional indicators for bone parameters in healthy children. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0258585. [PMID: 34648586 PMCID: PMC8516284 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objectives Vitamin D is essential for bone health. Not only total but also free 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) may contribute to bone mass. We sought to determine which vitamin D measure best reflected clinical and bone parameters in healthy children. Methods A cross-sectional study including 146 healthy children (71 boys, 9.5 ± 1.9 years) conducted at a tertiary medical center. We used a multiplex liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry-based assay to simultaneously measure vitamin D metabolites. The bioavailable and free 25OHD (25OHDBioA and 25OHDFree) levels were calculated using the genotype-specific or genotype-constant affinity coefficients of vitamin D-binding proteins (yielding spe-25OHDBioA, spe-25OHDFree and con-25OHDBioA, con-25OHDFree respectively). The 25OHDFree level was directly measured (m-25OHDFree). Bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) were assessed via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results The total 25OHD (25OHDTotal), the two forms of 25OHDBioA, the three forms of 25OHDFree, and 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 levels correlated with parathyroid hormone level (all p < 0.01). Serum 25OHDTotal and m-25OHDFree levels were influenced by age, pubertal status, season, body mass index (BMI), daylight hours, and vitamin D intake (all p < 0.05). The con-25OHDBioA and con-25OHDFree levels better reflected pubertal status and daylight hours than did the spe-25OHDBioA and spe-25OHDFree levels (both p < 0.01). The association between the 25OHDTotal level and bone parameters varied according to the BMI (interaction p < 0.05). In 109 normal-weight children, the con-25OHDBioA and con-25OHDFree levels correlated with total body BMC and BMD (both p < 0.05), whereas the 25OHDTotal and 24,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 levels were associated with total body BMC (both p < 0.05). No such association was found in overweight or obese children. Conclusions In healthy children, total, bioavailable, and free 25OHD levels comparably reflected lifestyle factors. In normal-weight children, the con-25OHDBioA and con-25OHDFree, but not m-25OHDFree levels, reflected bone mass, as did the 25OHDTotal level.
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- You Joung Heo
- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- * E-mail: (YAL); (JS)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
- * E-mail: (YAL); (JS)
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Pérez-Castrillón JL, Dueñas-Laita A, Brandi ML, Jódar E, Del Pino-Montes J, Quesada-Gómez JM, Cereto Castro F, Gómez-Alonso C, Gallego López L, Olmos Martínez JM, Alhambra Expósito MR, Galarraga B, González-Macías J, Bouillon R, Hernández-Herrero G, Fernández-Hernando N, Arranz-Gutiérrez P, Chinchilla SP. Calcifediol is superior to cholecalciferol in improving vitamin D status in postmenopausal women: a randomized trial. J Bone Miner Res 2021; 36:1967-1978. [PMID: 34101900 PMCID: PMC8597097 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Vitamin D has shown to play a role in multiple diseases due to its skeletal and extraskeletal actions. Furthermore, vitamin D deficiency has become a worldwide health issue. Few supplementation guidelines mention calcifediol treatment, despite being the direct precursor of calcitriol and the biomarker of vitamin D status. This 1-year, phase III-IV, double-blind, randomized, controlled, multicenter clinical trial assessed the efficacy and safety of calcifediol 0.266 mg soft capsules in vitamin D-deficient postmenopausal women, compared to cholecalciferol. Results reported here are from a prespecified interim analysis, for the evaluation of the study's primary endpoint: the percentage of patients with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels above 30 ng/ml after 4 months. A total of 303 patients were enrolled, of whom 298 were included in the intention-to-treat (ITT) population. Patients with baseline levels of serum 25(OH)D <20 ng/ml were randomized 1:1:1 to calcifediol 0.266 mg/month for 12 months, calcifediol 0.266 mg/month for 4 months followed by placebo for 8 months, and cholecalciferol 25,000 IU/month for 12 months. At month 4, 35.0% of postmenopausal women treated with calcifediol and 8.2% of those treated with cholecalciferol reached serum 25(OH)D levels above 30 ng/ml (p < 0.0001). The most remarkable difference between both drugs in terms of mean change in serum 25(OH)D levels was observed after the first month of treatment (mean ± standard deviation change = 9.7 ± 6.7 and 5.1 ± 3.5 ng/ml in patients treated with calcifediol and cholecalciferol, respectively). No relevant treatment-related safety issues were reported in any of the groups studied. These results thus confirm that calcifediol is effective, faster, and more potent than cholecalciferol in raising serum 25(OH)D levels and is a valuable option for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency. © 2021 The Authors. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).
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- José Luis Pérez-Castrillón
- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain.,School of Medicine, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Clinical Toxicology Unit, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Sperimentali e Cliniche "Mario Serio", Università degli Studi di Firenze, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology & Clinical Nutrition, Hospital Universitario Universitario Quironsalud Madrid, Madrid, Spain.,School of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea, Madrid, Spain
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.,Rheumatology Department, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.,Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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- Bone Metabolism Unit, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias - ISPA, Oviedo, Spain
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- Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla - IDIVAL, Santander, Spain.,School of Medicine, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Córdoba, Spain.,Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, Hospital Quirónsalud Bizkaia, Erandio, Spain
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain.,Instituto de Investigación marqués de Valdecilla (IDIVAL), Santander, Spain
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- Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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