[PHNUTR-L] Higher Serum Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

[Kathrynne Holden]

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	Higher Serum Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Prevalence of 
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
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Reference: 	"Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and the serum 
levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin d in the United States: data from the third 
national health and nutrition examination survey," Martins D, Wolf M, et 
al, Arch Intern Med, 2007; 167(11): 1159-65. (Address: Charles R. Drew 
University of Medicine and Science, 11705 Deputy Yamamoto Pl, Suite B, 
Lynwood, CA 90262, USA. E-Mail: knorris at ucla.edu ).

Summary: 	In a study examining data on 7,186 men and 7,902 women aged 20 
years or more, from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination 
Survey, results indicate that low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) 
levels may be associated with higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk 
factors. The mean 25(OH)D level in the study subjects was 30 ng/ml (75 
nmol/l). 25(OH)D levels were observed to be lower in women, elderly 
subjects (>/= 60 years), non-Hispanic black and Mexican American 
individuals, and in individuals with obesity, hypertension and diabetes 
mellitus. Additionally, after adjusting for potential confounders, the 
highest quartile for serum 25(OH)D levels was associated with a 
significantly lower prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, 
obesity, and high serum triglyceride levels, compared to the lowest 
quartile. Thus, the authors of this study conclude, "Serum 25(OH)D 
levels are associated with important cardiovascular disease risk factors 
in US adults."
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