Effect of Serum Vitamin D Levels on Cardiovascular Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent across all geographic areas, age groups, and seasons and is increasing in incidence. Vitamin D receptors have been found to be present in almost every body cell and tissue. Clinical research has alluded to a preventive effect of vitamin D supplementation on cardiova...

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Published in:Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine 2012-10, Vol.17 (3), p.206-211
Main Authors: Bennion, Aaron S., Luthy, Karlen E., Freeborn, Donna S., Beckstrand, Renea L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cardiovascular diseases
Hypertension
Mortality
Myocardial infarction
Serum
Vitamin D
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Summary:Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent across all geographic areas, age groups, and seasons and is increasing in incidence. Vitamin D receptors have been found to be present in almost every body cell and tissue. Clinical research has alluded to a preventive effect of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular disorders such as myocardial infarction, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Furthermore, a low serum vitamin D level has been associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. This article examines the association between serum vitamin D levels and cardiovascular disease mortality and risk.
ISSN:2156-5872
2156-5899
DOI:10.1177/2156587212453050