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Wolters M, Marron M, Foraita R, Hadjigeorgiou C, De Henauw S, Eiben G, Lauria F, Iglesia I, Moreno LA, Molnár D, Veidebaum T, Ahrens W, Nagrani R. Longitudinal Associations Between Vitamin D Status and Cardiometabolic Risk Markers Among Children and Adolescents. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 108:e1731-e1742. [PMID: 37261399 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad310] [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: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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CONTEXT Vitamin D status has previously been associated with cardiometabolic risk markers in children and adolescents. In particular, it has been suggested that children with obesity are more prone to vitamin D deficiency and unfavorable metabolic outcomes compared with healthy-weight children. OBJECTIVE To conduct a longitudinal study assessing this association in children and stratify by body mass index (BMI) category. METHODS Children from the pan-European IDEFICS/I.Family cohort with at least one measurement of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] at cohort entry or follow-up (n = 2171) were included in this study. Linear mixed-effect models were used to assess the association between serum 25(OH)D as an independent variable and z-scores of cardiometabolic risk markers (waist circumference, systolic [SBP] and diastolic blood pressure [DBP], high- [HDL] and low-density lipoprotein, non-HDL, triglycerides [TRG], apolipoprotein A1 [ApoA1] and ApoB, fasting glucose [FG], homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance [HOMA-IR], and metabolic syndrome score) as dependent variables. RESULTS After adjustment for age, sex, study region, smoking and alcohol status, sports club membership, screen time, BMI, parental education, and month of blood collection, 25(OH)D levels were inversely associated with SBP, DBP, FG, HOMA-IR, and TRG. The HOMA-IR z-score decreased by 0.07 units per 5 ng/mL increase in 25(OH)D. The 25(OH)D level was consistently associated with HOMA-IR irrespective of sex or BMI category. CONCLUSION Low serum 25(OH)D concentrations are associated with unfavorable levels of cardiometabolic markers in children and adolescents. Interventions to improve vitamin D levels in children with a poor status early in life may help to reduce cardiometabolic risk.
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- Maike Wolters
- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, D-28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, D-28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, D-28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Gothenburg, 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, 541 28 Skövde, Sweden
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- Institute of Food Sciences, National Research Council, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- GENUD (Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development) Research Group, University of Zaragoza, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Maternal and Child Chronic Diseases of Perinatal and Developmental Origin Network (RICORS), RD21/0012/0012, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- GENUD (Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development) Research Group, University of Zaragoza, Instituto Agroalimentario de Aragón (IA2), Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBERObn), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Paediatrics, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7623 Pécs, Hungary
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- National Institute for Health Development, 11619 Tallinn, Estonia
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- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, D-28359 Bremen, Germany
- Institute of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Bremen University, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, D-28359 Bremen, Germany
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Effect of Parathyroidectomy on Metabolic Homeostasis in Primary Hyperparathyroidism. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11051373. [PMID: 35268464 PMCID: PMC8911089 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11051373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Background: The benefits of parathyroidectomy on cardiovascular risk in primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) are controversial. This monocentric, observational, prospective study aimed to assess the effects of parathyroidectomy on glucose and lipid metabolism in classic or mild PHPT. Methods: Patients who underwent parathyroidectomy for classic (calcemia >2.85 mmol/L) or mild PHPT (calcemia ≤2.85 mmol/L) between 2016 and 2019 were included. A metabolic assessment was performed before and 1 year after parathyroidectomy. Patients with a history of diabetes were excluded. Results: Nineteen patients had classic and 120 had mild PHPT. Ninety-five percent were normocalcemic 6 months after surgery. Fasting plasma glucose and insulin levels decreased after parathyroidectomy in patients with mild PHPT (p < 0.001). HOMA-IR decreased after surgery in the overall population (p < 0.001), while plasma adiponectin concentrations increased in patients with both classic (p = 0.005) and mild PHPT (p < 0.001). Plasma triglyceride levels decreased significantly only in patients with classic PHPT (p = 0.021). Plasma PCSK9 levels decreased in patients with mild PHPT (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Parathyroidectomy for PHPT improves insulin resistance and decreases plasma triglyceride levels in classic PHPT and plasma PCSK9 levels in mild PHPT. Further studies are needed to better characterize the consequences of such metabolic risk factors’ improvements on cardiovascular events.
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Elmi C, Fan MM, Le M, Cheng G, Khalighi K. Association of serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D level with lipid, lipoprotein, and apolipoprotein level. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect 2021; 11:812-816. [PMID: 34804396 PMCID: PMC8604514 DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2021.1968571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction 25-Hydroxy vitamin D (Vit D3) deficiency was found to be associated with vascular dysfunction, arterial stiffening, extent of coronary artery disease and cardiovascular mortality. Previous studies showed positive correlation between serum Vit D3 and HDL-C and negative correlation between Vit D3 and LDL-C. The aim of this study is to investigate more details about the possible association of serum Vit D3 level with lipid, lipoprotein and apolipoprotein level. Methods Totally 101 patients were included in this study and Vit D3, total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), total triglyceride (TG), non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (Non-HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein particle (LDL-P), small dense low-density lipoprotein particle (sLDL-P), small dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (sdLDL-C), High-density lipoprotein cholesterol particles (HDL-P), High-density lipoprotein 2-cholesterol (HDL2-C), Apolipoprotein B(ApoB), Apolipoprotein A1 (Apo A1) and Apolipoprotein B/Apolipoprotein A1 ratio (ApoB/A ratio) were tested. Results Our results show that patients with Vit D3 deficiency (Vit D3 < 30 ng/ml) have significantly higher level of LDL-C, TG, Non-HDL-C, LDL-P, sLDL-P, sdLDL-C, ApoB and ApoB/A ratio compare with patients have normal Vit D3 level (Vit D3 > 30 ng/ml). Patients with normal Vit D3 level have significantly higher level of HDL-C and HDL2-C. Correlation study shows that Vit D3 level is negative correlated with TC, LDL-C, TG, Non-HDL-C, LDL-P, sLDL-P, sdLDL-C, ApoB and ApoB/A ratio and positive correlated with HDL2-C level. Conclusion Our results show that Vit D3 deficiency links to an increased risk for dyslipidemia and that may be the reason that patients with vitamin D deficiency tend to have higher risk of coronary artery disease.
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- Cyrus Elmi
- Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA.,Moravian Academy, Bethlehem, PA, USA
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- Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA.,Thurgood Marshall College, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, St Luke's University Hospital, Easton Campus, Easton, PA, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA.,Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, Easton, PA, USA
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Ghobadi S, Rostami ZH, Marzijarani MS, Faghih S. Association of Vitamin D Status and Metabolic Syndrome Components in Iranian Children. Int J Prev Med 2019; 10:77. [PMID: 31198512 PMCID: PMC6547802 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_242_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Recently, it has been found that Vitamin D can affect cardiometabolic risk factors. However, these findings have not been confirmed in younger population. We aimed to assess the associations of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) components in Iranian children. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 240 children aged 6–9 years old. Anthropometric indices (weight, height, waist circumference, and body fat), biochemical parameters (low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, triglyceride [TG], fasting blood sugar, and serum 25(OH)D), systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) blood pressure, and dietary intake and physical activity were measured. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to assess the association of MetS components and serum 25(OH)D. Results: Mean age of children was 7.8 ± 1.06 year. Mean serum 25(OH)D concentration was 14.6 ± 10.64 ng/ml, and the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25(OH)D lower than 10 ng/ml) was 41.66%. Dietary intake of Vitamin D was 1.91 ± 1.8 mcg/day. Serum 25(OH)D was inversely associated with TG (β = −0.16; CI: −0.27, −0.04) after adjusting by age, gender, body mass index, physical activity, and some dietary components. Serum 25(OH)D was negatively associated with SBP (β = −0.02; CI: (−0.05, −0.004), and DBP (β = −0.02; CI: −0.05, −0.003); however, it was not significant anymore after adjustment for sodium, potassium, and fiber. Conclusions: Vitamin D deficiency is alarming among Iranian children. Among the components of MetS, lower serum Vitamin D concentration was only associated with TG that could contribute in onset and progression of cardiometabolic disorders later in life.
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- Saeed Ghobadi
- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Nutrition Research Center, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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BACKGROUND It is generally accepted that metabolic changes that take place in individuals exposed to high elevation are because of ambient hypoxia, which occurs as a consequence of a low total atmospheric pressure. The discovery of hypoxia inducible factor 1 (HIF1), a transcription factor, has been a breakthrough in the understanding of adaption to high altitudes. OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present review was to discuss specific epidemiological aspects of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and their mechanisms in vulnerable, understudied populations living at high altitudes. RESULTS Obesity prevalence has been inversely associated with elevation. HIF1 has been related to plasma leptin--a hormone secreted by adipose tissue that produces negative feedback on appetite--and inversely associated with obesity. Diverse factors, such as genetics, chronic hypoxia, diet and lifestyle behaviours, could have an influence on the high dyslipidaemia rates of high-altitude natives. Hypoxia could mediate the effects of altitude on human physiology, including lipid metabolism. Genetic studies suggest that dyslipidaemia could be related to the HIF1. Hypoxia inhibits oxidative phosphorylation and stimulates the oxygen signalling pathway through the HIF1. Low fasting glycaemia in individuals at high altitudes has been shown. An increased GLUT4 protein content in skeletal muscle in response to hypoxia has been reported and could be associated with lower glucose levels. Given the high prevalence of dyslipidaemia and the low prevalence of obesity and diabetes in these impoverished high-altitude communities, changes in lifestyle including decreased physical activity and the consumption of a more westernised diet would likely increase the prevalence of CVD related mortality. CONCLUSIONS Control over major CVD risk factors, when identified early, could be the key to reducing morbidity and mortality in patients with limited access to medical services such as Native populations.
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- V Hirschler
- University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Stakisaitis D, Lesauskaitė V, Girdauskaitė M, Janulionis E, Ulys A, Benetis R. Investigation of Vitamin D-Binding Protein Polymorphism Impact on Coronary Artery Disease and Relationship with Longevity: Own Data and a Review. Int J Endocrinol 2016; 2016:8347379. [PMID: 27143969 PMCID: PMC4837253 DOI: 10.1155/2016/8347379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Accepted: 03/23/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to assess the effect of vitamin D-binding protein (DBP) polymorphism on coronary artery disease (CAD). DBP phenotypes were identified in the groups: control (n = 306), men suffering from CAD (n = 154), and long-lived individuals (n = 108). Isoelectric focusing of DBP phenotypes in serum was performed on polyacrylamide gel. Distribution of DBP phenotypes in the study groups was found to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Gc1s-1s phenotype and Gc1s allele frequency in CAD groups were significantly higher than in control, and Gc1s allele frequency was found significantly more often in CAD compared with long-lived group (p < 0.05). The Gc2 allele frequency in control was higher as compared with Gc2 frequency in CAD group (p < 0.05). The Gc2-2 phenotype was more frequent in long-lived survivors than in the CAD group (p < 0.05). It was found that the Gc1s allele significantly increased the risk of CAD with the odds ratio (OR) equal to 1.45 (p < 0.02) and showed Gc2 to be related with a decreased risk of CAD (OR = 0.69; p < 0.03). Authors review the role of DBP in resistance to atherosclerosis and cancer as the main longevity determinants.
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- Donatas Stakisaitis
- Laboratory of Cancerogenesis and Cancer Epidemiology, Scientific Research Center, National Cancer Institute, Santariskiu 1, LT-08660 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Department of Biolaw, Mykolas Romeris University, Ateities 21, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania
- *Donatas Stakisaitis:
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- Department of Geriatrics, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevičiaus 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Laboratory of Cancerogenesis and Cancer Epidemiology, Scientific Research Center, National Cancer Institute, Santariskiu 1, LT-08660 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Radiation and Medical Oncology Clinics, National Cancer Institute, Santariskiu 1, LT-08660 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Oncosurgery Clinics, National Cancer Institute, Santariskiu 1, LT-08660 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Cardiology of the Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Sukileliu 17, LT-50161 Kaunas, Lithuania
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Afshari L, Amani R, Soltani F, Haghighizadeh MH, Afsharmanesh MR. The relation between serum Vitamin D levels and body antioxidant status in ischemic stroke patients: A case-control study. Adv Biomed Res 2015; 4:213. [PMID: 26605242 PMCID: PMC4627183 DOI: 10.4103/2277-9175.166150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2014] [Accepted: 04/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Stroke is the second cause of death among elderly people. Oxidative stress plays an important role in brain damage after stroke. Currently, Vitamin D has been shown as an antioxidant. The aim of this study was to evaluate the status of Vitamin D, antioxidant enzymes, and the relation between them in ischemic stroke patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS This case-control study was carried out on 36 patients with ischemic stroke patients and 36 matched subjects as controls. Intake of fruits and vegetables, exposure of sunlight, serum lipid profile, concentrations of serum 25-dihydroxy Vitamin D (25(OH) D), activities of serum superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase enzymes were determined. RESULTS Severe Vitamin D deficiency was seen in 30% of the patients versus 11% of the controls (P < 0.05). Consumption of fruits and vegetables was lower in patients than that of controls (P < 0.05). Activities of antioxidant enzymes and intake of fruits were positively correlated in stroke patients (P = 0.02). The most potent predictors of stroke risk were hypertension, high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) (odds ratios: 3.33, 3.15, and 3.14, respectively, P < 0.05 for all). There was no association between 25(OH) D levels with activities of serum antioxidant enzymes and lipid profile in the two groups. CONCLUSION Ischemic stroke patients have higher prevalence of severe Vitamin D deficiency and lower intakes of fruits and vegetables. Intake of fruits was positive correlated to higher antioxidant enzymes levels. High levels of blood pressure, history of CVD, and high LDL-C levels are the strongest predictors of ischemic stroke.
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- Laleh Afshari
- Department of Nutrition, Arvand International Division, Faculty of Paramedicine, Health Research Institute, Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Paramedicine, Health Research Institute, Diabetes Research Center, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Aneshtesiology, ICU, Golestan Medical Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Funtikova AN, Navarro E, Bawaked RA, Fíto M, Schröder H. Impact of diet on cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents. Nutr J 2015; 14:118. [PMID: 26574072 PMCID: PMC4647337 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-015-0107-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The manifestation of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, and particularly obesity begins in children and adolescents, with deleterious effects for cardiometabolic health at adulthood. Although the impact of diet on cardiovascular risk factors has been studied extensively in adults, showing that their cardiometabolic health is strongly lifestyle-dependent, less is known about this impact in children and adolescents. In particular, little is known about the relationship between their dietary patterns, especially when derived a posteriori, and cardiovascular risk. An adverse association of cardiovascular health and increased intake of sodium, saturated fat, meat, fast food and soft drinks has been reported in this population. In contrast, vitamin D, fiber, mono-and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, dairy, fruits and vegetables were positively linked to cardiovascular health. The aim of this review was to summarize current epidemiological and experimental evidence on the impact of nutrients, foods, and dietary pattern on cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents. A comprehensive review of the literature available in English and related to diet and cardiometabolic health in this population was undertaken via the electronic databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Medline.
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- Anna N Funtikova
- Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group (CARIN), IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain.,Food and Nutrition PhD program, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group (CARIN), IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain.,Biomedicine PhD program, University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group (CARIN), IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain.,CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Risk and Nutrition Research Group (CARIN), IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain. .,CIBER Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain.
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Rusconi RE, De Cosmi V, Gianluca G, Giavoli C, Agostoni C. Vitamin D insufficiency in obese children and relation with lipid profile. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2015; 66:132-4. [PMID: 25657099 DOI: 10.3109/09637486.2014.959902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Vitamin D (25OHD) deficiency is reported in obese children. Low 25OHD levels are associated with dyslipidemia and increased risk of cardiovascular complication in adulthood. Within an observational study, 120 obese subjects in pediatric age were enrolled: 59 had 25OHD <20 ng/ml (group A) while 61 had 25OHD >20 ng/ml (group B). Group A versus Group B showed elevated total cholesterol (TC), p = 0.017, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), p = 0.045, and parathormone (PTH), p = 0.008. Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) showed a similar trend, p = 0.074. Negative correlations were found between 25OHD and the following parameters: TC (ρ = -0.22, p = 0.01), LDL (ρ = -0.22; p = 0.03), ApoB (ρ = -0.20; p = 0.03), and PTH (ρ = -0.33, p = 0.003). No differences in High Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) were found. In multivariate regression the most powerful predictor for explaining 25OHD variation were TC (p = 0.048) and PTH (p = 0.055). Within a pediatric obese population an association between 25OHD low levels and unfavourable lipid patterns has been found.
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- Roberto Ercole Rusconi
- Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda-Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milan , Italy
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