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Mitu MM, Toma TR, Nesa F, Rumpa FT, Khan F, Akter KA, Uddin KN, Shohag MH. Analysis of genetic association of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene FokI polymorphism in Bangladeshi patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Gene 2024; 930:148863. [PMID: 39153706 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148863] [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: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 08/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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AIMS Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex and multifaceted disease that contributes significantly to Bangladesh's disease burden. Both polygene abnormalities and environmental factors contribute to this genetic condition. Vitamin D receptor (VDR) has immunomodulatory functions that may contribute to the developmentof type 2 diabetes. This investigation examined the association between the vitamin D receptor gene (rs2228570) FokI polymorphism and genetic susceptibility to T2DM in the Bangladeshi population. METHODS A total of 203 subjects (108 clinically identified T2DM patients and 95 healthy controls) participated in this research study with the ethical committee's approval. Genomic DNA was isolated from venous blood collected from the volunteers with prior consent. Extracted DNA was then genotyped for single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs) for VDR (rs2228570) FokI gene by PCR-RFLP analysis, where the genotypes were assessed by agarose gel electrophoresis. RESULTS Genotype distribution for VDR (rs2228570) FokI polymorphism exhibited a significant difference between T2DM patients and the control group, whereas allele frequencies for both genes did not differ evidently between the patient and control group. CONCLUSIONS Our finding demonstrates a possible link between the risk of T2DM and the FokI polymorphism of the VDR (rs2228570) gene.
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- Mehedi Mala Mitu
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- Diabetology & Endocrinology, Labaid Specialized Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health & Life Sciences, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Li M, Jiang S, Dong C, Jiang D. Association between fat-soluble vitamins and metabolic syndromes in US adults: a cross-section study from NHANES database. BMC Endocr Disord 2024; 24:178. [PMID: 39237954 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-024-01711-4] [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: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown significant associations between individual fat-soluble vitamins (FSVs) and metabolic syndromes (MetS). However, evidence on the multiple FSVs co-exposure and MetS odds is limited. Given that individuals are typically exposed to different levels of FSVs simultaneously, and FSVs can interact with each other. It's necessary to explore the association between multiple FSVs co-exposure and MetS odds. This study aims to address this gap in general U.S. adults aged ≥ 20 years. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANESs) 2003-2006 and 2017-2018. Three FSV, including vitamin A (VA), vitamin E (VE), and vitamin D (VD), and MetS diagnosed according to the ATP III guidelines were selected as exposure and outcome, respectively. Multivariable-adjusted logistic model was used to explore the associations of individual FSV exposure with MetS odds and MetS components. Restricted cubic splines were performed to explore the dose-response relationships among them. The quantile g-computation method was adopted to explore the associations of multiple FSVs co-exposure with MetS odds and MetS components. RESULTS The presented study included a total of 13,975 individuals, with 2400 (17.17%) were diagnosed with MetS. After adjusting for various confounders, a positive linear pattern was observed for serum VA and VE and MetS associations. Serum VD was found to be negatively associated with MetS in a linear dose-response way. For each component of MetS, higher serum VA and VE were associated with higher triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein; higher serum VD was negatively associated with triglyceride, blood pressure, and fasting plasma glucose. MetS odds increased by 15% and 13%, respectively, in response to one quartile increase in FSVs co-exposure index (qgcomp) in the conditional model (OR = 1.15, 95%CI: 1.06, 1.24) and the marginal structural model (OR = 1.13, 95%CI: 1.06, 1.20). Besides, co-exposure to VA, VE, and VD was positively associated with triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein, and blood pressure levels. CONCLUSION Findings in the present study revealed that high serum VA and VE levels were associated with elevated MetS odds, while serum VD was inversely associated with MetS odds. FSVs co-exposure was positively associated with MetS odds.
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- Muxi Li
- College of Basic Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150036, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, 130117, China
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- College of Basic Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150036, China.
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Karampela I, Stratigou T, Antonakos G, Kounatidis D, Vallianou NG, Tsilingiris D, Dalamaga M. 25-hydroxyvitamin D and parathyroid hormone in new onset sepsis: A prospective study in critically ill patients. Metabol Open 2024; 23:100296. [PMID: 38983450 PMCID: PMC11228765 DOI: 10.1016/j.metop.2024.100296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Hypovitaminosis D is highly prevalent in critically ill patients, and it has been suggested to be a risk factor for infections, sepsis and higher mortality. We sought to investigate whether serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in critically ill patients with new onset sepsis are associated with severity and outcome. We prospectively included 50 consecutive critically ill adult cases with new onset sepsis and 50 healthy controls matched for age and sex. PTH and 25(OH)D were determined in serum via electrochemiluminescence immunoassays at inclusion in the study in all cases and controls, and one week after sepsis onset in cases. Patients had reduced 25(OH)D compared to controls at sepsis onset (7.9 ± 3 vs 24.6 ± 6.7 ng/mL, p < 0.001), whilst PTH was similar (median (range): 34.5 (5.7-218.5) vs 44.2 (14.2-98.1) pg/mL, p = 0.35). In patients, 25(OH)D upon enrollment and one week after did not differ significantly (7.9 ± 3 vs 7 ± 4.3 ng/mL, p = 0.19). All patients presented with hypovitaminosis D (25(OH)D < 20 ng/mL), while 40 patients (80 %) had vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D < 12 ng/mL) at sepsis onset, including all ten (20 %) nonsurvivors, who died within 28 days from sepsis onset. Patients with sepsis (N = 28) and septic shock (N = 22) as well as survivors (N = 40) and nonsurvivors (N = 10) had similar 25(OH)D at enrollment (p > 0.05). 25(OH)D was positively correlated with ionized calcium (r = 0.46, p < 0.001) and negatively with PTH (p < 0.05), while inflammatory biomarkers or the severity scores exhibited no correlation with 25(OH)D. Patients with septic shock and nonsurvivors had lower PTH than patients with sepsis and survivors respectively (42.2 ± 42.9 vs 73.4 ± 61.9 pg/mL, p = 0.04, and 18.3 ± 10.7 vs 69.9 ± 58.8 pg/mL, p = 0.001, respectively). C-reactive protein was negatively associated with PTH (r = -0.44, p = 0.001). In conclusion, vitamin D deficiency was present in 80 % of critically ill patients at sepsis onset, while nonsurvivors exhibited lower PTH than survivors. Additional, larger and multicenter studies are warranted to elucidate the contribution of vitamin D and PTH to the pathogenesis of sepsis and its outcomes.
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- Irene Karampela
- Second Department of Critical Care, Attikon General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1 Rimini St., Haidari, 12462, Athens, Greece
- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias St., Goudi, 11527, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias St., Goudi, 11527, Athens, Greece
- Department of Endocrinology, Evangelismos General Hospital, 45-47 Ipsilantou St., 10676, Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry, Attikon General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1 Rimini St., Haidari, 12462, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hippokration General Hospital, 114 Vasilissis Sofias St., 11527, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sismanogleio General Hospital, 1 Sismanogleiou St., 15126, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias St., Goudi, 11527, Athens, Greece
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Arabi A, Nasrallah D, Mohsen S, Abugharbieh L, Al-Hashimi D, AlMass S, Albasti S, Al-Ajmi SA, Zughaier SM. The interplay between vitamin D status, subclinical inflammation, and prediabetes. Heliyon 2024; 10:e35764. [PMID: 39170232 PMCID: PMC11337041 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
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Vitamin D's role extends beyond classical calcium and phosphate homeostasis to encompass a pivotal influence on immune modulation and metabolic health. The mechanisms by which vitamin D exerts these effects involve its conversion to hormonally active calcitriol, which binds intracellular vitamin D receptors, initiating various downstream cascades. In this review, we tease out the evidence showing the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and prediabetes within the context of subclinical inflammation, with a special focus on the novel monocyte-to-HDL ratio (MHR), a novel inflammatory marker reflecting subclinical inflammation. This was based on a thorough literature review using reputable databases covering the period from 1980 to 2024. In light of this, we discuss calcitriol's anti-inflammatory effects and consequently link vitamin D deficiency to both overt and subclinical inflammation. Additionally, the utility of several biomarkers, notably MHR, in investigating this association is also discussed. We further reviewed the role of vitamin D deficiency in precipitating prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) via insulin resistance, decreased insulin synthesis and secretion, and subclinical inflammation. Taken together, this mini review highlights that vitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with subclinical inflammation, playing a critical role in the development of prediabetes and the progression to T2DM. Addressing vitamin D deficiency through appropriate interventions may serve as a preventative measure against the development of prediabetes and T2DM.
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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Wen X, Wang L, Li F, Yu X. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on metabolic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. J Ovarian Res 2024; 17:147. [PMID: 39014475 PMCID: PMC11251207 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-024-01473-6] [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: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to explore the effects of vitamin D supplementation on metabolic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS A total of 60 PCOS women with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency were enrolled in this randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized to vitamin D group (2000 IU/day) or control group. The observational parameters were measured at baseline and after treatment, including body mass index (BMI), waist to hip ratio (WHR), oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and insulin release test, and lipid metabolism parameters. RESULTS The serum 25(OH)D concentrations at different time points after vitamin D supplementation were significantly higher than that in control group (P < 0.05). The BMI, WHR, insulin concentrations, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations in women of Vitamin D group after 12 weeks of treatment were significantly lower than that in women of control group (P < 0.05). The serum insulin concentrations and HOMA-IR at different time points of OGTT, serum TG, TC and LDL-C concentrations in women of vitamin D group (obesity) were significantly lower compared with control group (obesity) (P < 0.05). The BMI, WHR, TG, TC and LDL-C concentration in women of vitamin D group (IR) were significantly lower compared with control group (IR) (P < 0.05). No significant difference was observed in metabolic parameters between vitamin D group (non-obesity) and control group (non-obesity) (P > 0.05), and these differences of metabolic parameters were also not observed between vitamin D group (non-IR) and control group (non-IR) (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Vitamin D supplementation had beneficial effects on metabolic parameters in PCOS women, especially in women with obesity or insulin resistance.
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- Xinling Wen
- Department of Anesthesiology and Operation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Sharma A, Faber H, AlGhamdi WS, Naphade D, Lin Y, Heeney M, Anthopoulos TD. Label-Free Metal-Oxide Transistor Biosensors for Metabolite Detection in Human Saliva. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2306038. [PMID: 38381100 PMCID: PMC11251559 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202306038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Metabolites are essential molecules involved in various metabolic processes, and their deficiencies and excessive concentrations can trigger significant physiological consequences. The detection of multiple metabolites within a non-invasively collected biofluid could facilitate early prognosis and diagnosis of severe diseases. Here, a metal oxide heterojunction transistor (HJ-TFT) sensor is developed for the label-free, rapid detection of uric acid (UA) and 25(OH)Vitamin-D3 (Vit-D3) in human saliva. The HJ-TFTs utilize a solution-processed In2O3/ZnO channel functionalized with uricase enzyme and Vit-D3 antibody for the selective detection of UA and Vit-D3, respectively. The ultra-thin tri-channel architecture facilitates strong coupling between the electrons transported along the buried In2O3/ZnO heterointerface and the electrostatic perturbations caused by the interactions between the surface-immobilized bioreceptors and target analytes. The biosensors can detect a wide range of concentrations of UA (from 500 nm to 1000 µM) and Vit-D3 (from 100 pM to 120 nm) in human saliva within 60 s. Moreover, the biosensors exhibit good linearity with the physiological concentration of metabolites and limit of detections of ≈152 nm for UA and ≈7 pM for Vit-D3 in real saliva. The specificity is demonstrated against various interfering species, including other metabolites and proteins found in saliva, further showcasing its capabilities.
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- Abhinav Sharma
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)KAUST Solar Center (KSC)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)KAUST Solar Center (KSC)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)KAUST Solar Center (KSC)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)KAUST Solar Center (KSC)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Electronic and Computer EngineeringThe Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyClear Water BayKowloonHong Kong
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)KAUST Solar Center (KSC)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
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- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)KAUST Solar Center (KSC)Thuwal23955–6900Saudi Arabia
- Photon Science Institute, Henry Royce InstituteDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of ManchesterManchesterM13 9PLUnited Kingdom
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Wang G, Feng S, Xu J, Wei X, Yang G. Association between Vitamin D Deficiency and Prediabetes Phenotypes: A Population-Based Study in Henan, China. Nutrients 2024; 16:1979. [PMID: 38999727 PMCID: PMC11243366 DOI: 10.3390/nu16131979] [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: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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The evidence remains inconsistent regarding whether vitamin D deficiency (VDD) increases the risk of prediabetes. This study aimed to examine whether there is sex-specific association between VDD and impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in Henan. The data were sourced from the survey of chronic diseases and nutrition in Henan. Multinomial logistic regression models based on complex sampling design and weight were developed to estimate the odds ratio (OR) and confidence interval (95%CI) for measuring the association between VDD and IFG/IGT. The prevalence rate of IGT in men was 20.1% in the VDD group, significantly higher than that in the non-VDD group (10.5%), but no significant difference was observed in women between the VDD and non-VDD groups; there were no significant differences in IFG prevalence between the VDD and non-VDD groups in either men or women. It was found that the association between VDD and IGT was statistically significant in men. The adjusted OR (95%CI) of VDD was 1.99 (1.24-3.19) for IGT in men and 14.84 (4.14-53.20) for IGT in men having a family history of DM. Thus, men with VDD were more likely to live with IGT than those without VDD, especially for men having a family history of diabetes.
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- Guojie Wang
- Public Health School, Henan Medical College, Zhengzhou 451191, China
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- Institute for Chronic Disease Control, Henan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou 450016, China
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- Anti-TB Institute, Henan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Zhengzhou 450016, China
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Public Health School, Henan Medical College, Zhengzhou 451191, China
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Hajhashemy Z, Ziaei R, Askari G, Saneei P. Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Is Associated With Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Insulin Resistance in Children: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Epidemiologic Studies. Nutr Rev 2024:nuae060. [PMID: 38894627 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuae060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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CONTEXT Although several investigations have been conducted on the association between serum vitamin D levels and prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in children and adolescents, their findings are inconsistent. OBJECTIVE We conducted a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis to summarize this subject. DATA SOURCES The electronic databases of ISI Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and motor engineering of Google Scholar were comprehensively searched up to May 2023. DATA EXTRACTION Epidemiologic studies that investigated the risk of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance in relation to serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in children and adolescents were included. DATA ANALYSIS Twenty-two investigations, with a total of 38 622 participants, were systematically reviewed. Meta-analysis of 15 studies (n = 32 720 participants) showed that participants with the highest serum vitamin D levels had 42% lower risk of hyperglycemia, compared with those in the lowest category of serum vitamin D levels (relative risk [RR] = 0.58; 95%CI, 0.48, 0.71). Moreover, pooling 8 studies (n = 10 465 participants) illustrated that highest serum vitamin D level was associated with a 44% lower risk of insulin resistance compared with the lowest serum vitamin D level (RR = 0.56; 95%CI, 0.37, 0.83). Based on linear dose-response analysis, each 10 nmol/L increment in serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D was associated with a 6% decreased risk of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance in children. Furthermore, nonlinear dose-response analysis revealed that increasing serum vitamin D concentration from 40 nmol/L to sufficient values (>50 nmol/L) was associated with a decreasing trend in risk of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis revealed inverse associations between serum vitamin D levels and hyperglycemia and insulin resistance in children and adolescents, in a dose-response manner. Increasing serum vitamin D concentration from 40 nmol/L to sufficient values (>50 nmol/L) was associated with a decreasing trend in hyperglycemia and insulin resistance risk. Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO registration no. CRD42023458155.
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- Zahra Hajhashemy
- Students' Research Committee, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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Deepa R, Schayck OCPV, Babu GR. Low levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy associated with gestational diabetes mellitus and low birth weight: results from the MAASTHI birth cohort. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1352617. [PMID: 38887504 PMCID: PMC11180835 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1352617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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Introduction India has a high prevalence of Vitamin D insufficiency among women of childbearing age. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the potential relationship between Vitamin D deficiency and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and low birth weight (LBW) of newborns in the "Maternal antecedents of adiposity and studying the transgenerational role of hyperglycaemia and insulin" (MAASTHI) birth cohort. Methods A prospective cohort study involving 230 participants was conducted in public hospitals located in urban Bengaluru, India. Healthy pregnant women who visited these hospitals for antenatal care (ANC) and who were between 14 and 36 weeks of gestational age were recruited after obtaining their informed consent. An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was administered between 24 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and blood samples were preserved at -80°C for Vitamin D analysis. Follow-up at birth included recording the child's birth weight. Results We found that 178 (77.4%) of the study participants were vitamin D deficient, 44 (19.1%) were diagnosed with GDM, and 64 (27.8%) gave birth to LBW babies. Women in the lowest quartile of serum Vitamin D levels had three times higher odds of developing GDM than women in the higher quartiles [OR = 3.22 (95% CI: 1.03, 10.07), p = 0.04] after adjusting for age, parity, socioeconomic status, season, and adiposity. For every one-unit increase in Vitamin D levels, Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) decreased by nearly 18%. Furthermore, causal mediation analysis showed that a decrease in one unit of Vitamin D is associated with a decrease of 0.015 units of fasting blood sugar (FBS) and 0.019 units of postprandial blood sugar (PPBS) as it flows through the mediator variable insulin resistance. Vitamin D-deficient women were twice at risk of giving birth to LBW babies (OR 2.04, 95% CI 0.99, 4.19, p = 0.05). Discussions Low levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy are associated with a greater risk of pregnant women developing GDM and giving birth to LBW babies in urban Bengaluru.
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- R. Deepa
- Indian Institute of Public Health—Bengaluru, Public Health Foundation of India, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Family Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Population Medicine, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Wimalawansa SJ. Physiology of Vitamin D-Focusing on Disease Prevention. Nutrients 2024; 16:1666. [PMID: 38892599 PMCID: PMC11174958 DOI: 10.3390/nu16111666] [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: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Vitamin D is a crucial micronutrient, critical to human health, and influences many physiological processes. Oral and skin-derived vitamin D is hydroxylated to form calcifediol (25(OH)D) in the liver, then to 1,25(OH)2D (calcitriol) in the kidney. Alongside the parathyroid hormone, calcitriol regulates neuro-musculoskeletal activities by tightly controlling blood-ionized calcium concentrations through intestinal calcium absorption, renal tubular reabsorption, and skeletal mineralization. Beyond its classical roles, evidence underscores the impact of vitamin D on the prevention and reduction of the severity of diverse conditions such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, autoimmune disorders, infection, and cancer. Peripheral target cells, like immune cells, obtain vitamin D and 25(OH)D through concentration-dependent diffusion from the circulation. Calcitriol is synthesized intracellularly in these cells from these precursors, which is crucial for their protective physiological actions. Its deficiency exacerbates inflammation, oxidative stress, and increased susceptibility to metabolic disorders and infections; deficiency also causes premature deaths. Thus, maintaining optimal serum levels above 40 ng/mL is vital for health and disease prevention. However, achieving it requires several times more than the government's recommended vitamin D doses. Despite extensive published research, recommended daily intake and therapeutic serum 25(OH)D concentrations have lagged and are outdated, preventing people from benefiting. Evidence suggests that maintaining the 25(OH)D concentrations above 40 ng/mL with a range of 40-80 ng/mL in the population is optimal for disease prevention and reducing morbidities and mortality without adverse effects. The recommendation for individuals is to maintain serum 25(OH)D concentrations above 50 ng/mL (125 nmol/L) for optimal clinical outcomes. Insights from metabolomics, transcriptomics, and epigenetics offer promise for better clinical outcomes from vitamin D sufficiency. Given its broader positive impact on human health with minimal cost and little adverse effects, proactively integrating vitamin D assessment and supplementation into clinical practice promises significant benefits, including reduced healthcare costs. This review synthesized recent novel findings related to the physiology of vitamin D that have significant implications for disease prevention.
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Dos Santos EA, Cavalheiro LAM, Rodrigues D, Machado-Rodrigues A, Silva MR, Nogueira H, Padez C. Are sun exposure time, dietary patterns, and vitamin D intake related to the socioeconomic status of Portuguese children? Am J Hum Biol 2024:e24109. [PMID: 38804593 DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.24109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the association among sun exposure time, vitamin D intake, dietary patterns, and socioeconomic status in Portuguese children. METHODS Participants aged 3-11 years (50.1% females) were recruited from public and private schools (n = 118) in the districts of Coimbra (n = 2980), Lisbon (n = 3066), and Porto (n = 2426). Parents reported their children's daily sun exposure time during the summer season and reported children's food consumption, including vitamin D food sources, using standardized questionnaires. Parents' education level was used as a proxy measure to the socioeconomic status (SES). The principal component factor analysis (PCA) method was used to identify dietary patterns. The eight dietary patterns identified were labeled in: "fast food", "rich in vitamin D", "sugary drinks", "vitamin D", "candies", "supplements", "rich in calcium" and "vegetables/healthy". Linear regression analyses were performed to investigate the association between sun exposure time and dietary patterns according to SES. RESULTS A total of 4755 children were included. Children from high SES had significantly longer sun exposure time (p < .001) and more frequently consumed vitamin D supplements (p < .001). "Fast food" pattern showed a negative association with sun exposure time in medium and high SES (p = .014 and p < .001, respectively). CONCLUSION Children with lower SES spend less time exposed to the sun, consume fewer dietary sources of vitamin D, and consume more foods rich in fat and sugar.
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- Elizabete A Dos Santos
- Nutrition Department, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Research Centre for Anthropology and Health, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Research Centre for Anthropology and Health, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University Fernando Pessoa, Porto, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre-Group of Sleep, Chronobiology and Sleep Disorders-Nova Medical School, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Centre for Anthropology and Health, Department of Geography and Tourism, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Research Centre for Anthropology and Health, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Heitman K, Alexander MS, Faul C. Skeletal Muscle Injury in Chronic Kidney Disease-From Histologic Changes to Molecular Mechanisms and to Novel Therapies. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5117. [PMID: 38791164 PMCID: PMC11121428 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105117] [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: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with significant reductions in lean body mass and in the mass of various tissues, including skeletal muscle, which causes fatigue and contributes to high mortality rates. In CKD, the cellular protein turnover is imbalanced, with protein degradation outweighing protein synthesis, leading to a loss of protein and cell mass, which impairs tissue function. As CKD itself, skeletal muscle wasting, or sarcopenia, can have various origins and causes, and both CKD and sarcopenia share common risk factors, such as diabetes, obesity, and age. While these pathologies together with reduced physical performance and malnutrition contribute to muscle loss, they cannot explain all features of CKD-associated sarcopenia. Metabolic acidosis, systemic inflammation, insulin resistance and the accumulation of uremic toxins have been identified as additional factors that occur in CKD and that can contribute to sarcopenia. Here, we discuss the elevation of systemic phosphate levels, also called hyperphosphatemia, and the imbalance in the endocrine regulators of phosphate metabolism as another CKD-associated pathology that can directly and indirectly harm skeletal muscle tissue. To identify causes, affected cell types, and the mechanisms of sarcopenia and thereby novel targets for therapeutic interventions, it is important to first characterize the precise pathologic changes on molecular, cellular, and histologic levels, and to do so in CKD patients as well as in animal models of CKD, which we describe here in detail. We also discuss the currently known pathomechanisms and therapeutic approaches of CKD-associated sarcopenia, as well as the effects of hyperphosphatemia and the novel drug targets it could provide to protect skeletal muscle in CKD.
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- Kylie Heitman
- Division of Nephrology and Section of Mineral Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA;
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
- Center for Exercise Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
- Department of Genetics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
- Civitan International Research Center, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
- Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Section of Mineral Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA;
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Abdulghani MF, Al-Fayyadh S. Natural products for managing metabolic syndrome: a scoping review. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1366946. [PMID: 38746011 PMCID: PMC11091304 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1366946] [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] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Introduction Metabolic syndrome comprises a collection of metabolic disorders stemming from factors like genetic predisposition, inadequate nutrition, stress, decreased physical activity, aging, and ethnicity. Although traditional pharmaceutical treatments exist for metabolic syndrome, their limited popularity is attributed to high costs and adverse effects. Consequently, natural products with fewer side effects have been explored for managing this condition. This literature review aims to explore the role of natural products including herbs, botanicals, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and dietary supplements in managing metabolic syndrome. Methods This scoping review was conducted in five steps, involving the formulation of a research question, the retrieval and extraction of relevant studies, the selection of pertinent studies, the organization of information into tables, and the reporting of results. Data was collected from various databases including Embase, Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, with a focus on studies published from 2010 to the present, available in English and with full-text accessibility. Results We identified 1,259 articles, screened their titles, abstracts, and full texts, ultimately incorporating 169 pertinent articles into this review (comprising 90 review articles, 32 trial articles, 6 in vitro articles, 38 in vivo articles, 1 experimental article and 2 observational articles). The study's outcomes revealed that natural products, encompassing plants and their derivatives, vitamins and supplements, as well as probiotics, can exert a beneficial influence on metabolic syndrome by regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, lipid profiles, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Conclusion The current study underscores the significance of natural products in addressing metabolic syndrome. Consequently, it is advisable to conduct further extensive research to assess the efficacy of these products, potentially integrating them into treatment regimens for individuals with metabolic syndrome.
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Abdulghani MF, Al-Fayyadh S. Natural products for managing metabolic syndrome: a scoping review. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2024.1366946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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IntroductionMetabolic syndrome comprises a collection of metabolic disorders stemming from factors like genetic predisposition, inadequate nutrition, stress, decreased physical activity, aging, and ethnicity. Although traditional pharmaceutical treatments exist for metabolic syndrome, their limited popularity is attributed to high costs and adverse effects. Consequently, natural products with fewer side effects have been explored for managing this condition. This literature review aims to explore the role of natural products including herbs, botanicals, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and dietary supplements in managing metabolic syndrome.MethodsThis scoping review was conducted in five steps, involving the formulation of a research question, the retrieval and extraction of relevant studies, the selection of pertinent studies, the organization of information into tables, and the reporting of results. Data was collected from various databases including Embase, Science Direct, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, with a focus on studies published from 2010 to the present, available in English and with full-text accessibility.ResultsWe identified 1,259 articles, screened their titles, abstracts, and full texts, ultimately incorporating 169 pertinent articles into this review (comprising 90 review articles, 32 trial articles, 6 in vitro articles, 38 in vivo articles, 1 experimental article and 2 observational articles). The study’s outcomes revealed that natural products, encompassing plants and their derivatives, vitamins and supplements, as well as probiotics, can exert a beneficial influence on metabolic syndrome by regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, lipid profiles, obesity, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels.ConclusionThe current study underscores the significance of natural products in addressing metabolic syndrome. Consequently, it is advisable to conduct further extensive research to assess the efficacy of these products, potentially integrating them into treatment regimens for individuals with metabolic syndrome.
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Al-Qahtani FS, Alshaikh AA, Alfaifi SH. The Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and the Level of Fasting C Peptide Among Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e58133. [PMID: 38741878 PMCID: PMC11088964 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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This study investigates the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) indicated by elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, alongside assessing the association between fasting C peptide levels and uncontrolled T2DM, considering their roles in β-cell function and insulin secretion. The study employs a cohort design, selecting individuals diagnosed with T2DM aged 18 years or older with baseline data on vitamin D, fasting C peptide, and HbA1c. Data were collected through electronic medical records and follow-up assessments at regular intervals. Binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to explore associations between exposure variables and uncontrolled T2DM. Significant associations were observed between vitamin D and C peptide levels with uncontrolled diabetes, with coefficients of -0.097 and -0.222, respectively. Higher vitamin D and C peptide levels are linked to a decreased likelihood of uncontrolled diabetes. In conclusion, there is a potential connection between vitamin D levels, C peptide levels, and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1C > 7%), while higher levels of both vitamin D and C peptide appeared to correlate with a decreased likelihood of uncontrolled diabetes.
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- Family and Community Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU
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- Family Medicine, King Khalid University Medical City, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU
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Zhu L, Li S, Zhong L, Xu S, Zhu H. Optimal vitamin D supplement dosage for improving insulin resistance in children and adolescents with overweight/obesity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr 2024; 63:763-775. [PMID: 38160221 PMCID: PMC10948536 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-023-03301-x] [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: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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PURPOSE We conducted a network meta-analysis which aims to evaluate the comparative efficacy of different supplementation dosages of vitamin D on cardiometabolic and bone-metabolic indicators as well as insulin resistance in children and adolescents with overweight/obesity. METHODS Eligible studies published before December 10, 2022 were retrieved from PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Mean difference and 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to express pooled estimates. Network meta-analysis of multiple doses, including low (< 1000 IU/day, LDS), medium (1000-2000 IU/day, MDS), high (2000-4000 IU/day, HDS), and extremely high (> 4000 IU/day, EHDS) dosage strategy, was conducted using STATA/MP 14.0. RESULTS Our network meta-analysis of 15 RCTs suggested that, compared with placebo and LDS, EHDS was increased 25-(OH)-D, with a pooled MD of 8.65 (95% CI 4.72-12.58) and 7.66 (95% CI 0.91-14.41), respectively. Meanwhile, EHDS also decreased ho meostasis model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (MD: - 0.74; 95% CI: - 1.45 to - 0.04) and C-reactive protein (CRP) (MD: - 18.99; 95% CI - 21.60 to - 16.38), and EHDS was also better than LDS (MD: - 18.47; 95% CI - 20.66 to - 16.28) and MDS (MD: - 19.69; 95% CI - 22.17 to - 17.21) in decreasing CRP. Ranking probability suggested that EHDS ranked best for increasing 25-(OH)-D, and decreasing HOMA-IR and CRP, with a probability of 86.1%, 83.1%, and 76.6%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The results of our network meta-analysis suggest that EHDS may be the best strategy for vitamin D supplementation to reduce inflammatory responses as well as improve insulin resistance in children and adolescents with overweight/obesity. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023387775.
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- Linlian Zhu
- Department of Nutriology, Dongtai People's Hospital, Dongtai, 224200, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Integrated TCM and Western Medicine, Dongtai People's Hospital, Dongtai, 224200, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Dongtai People's Hospital, Dongtai, 224200, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Dongtai People's Hospital, Dongtai, 224200, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, Dongtai People's Hospital, Dongtai, 224200, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Alotaibi AB, M ELnasieh A, Alduraibi K. The Correlation Between Vitamin D Levels and the Glycemic Marker HbA1c and Lipid Profile in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Study at the King Saud Medical City, Riyadh. Cureus 2024; 16:e57927. [PMID: 38725746 PMCID: PMC11081712 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.57927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background and objective Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin also called the sunshine vitamin, is produced in plants, and animals when exposed to sunlight. It plays a crucial role in musculoskeletal development, immune system regulation, and glucose metabolism, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the association of vitamin D levels with glycemic control markers [glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)] and lipid profile, as well as sociodemographic factors and comorbidities. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted at the King Saud Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, among adult diabetic patients aged 20 years and above. The sociodemographic characteristics, vitamin D levels, HbA1c, and lipid profiles of 472 participants were studied. Data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics version 27 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). Results The majority of the participants were women (n=296, 62.7%); the mean age of the cohort was 56.5 ±13.13 years. Most participants were Saudi nationals (n=361, 76.5%). Lab tests revealed vitamin D deficiency (71.41 ±36.88 nmol/l) and elevated HbA1c (9.49 ±9.85%) in the cohort. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels were higher than normal (2.71 ±4.26 mmol/l), while high-density lipoprotein (HDL) was slightly lower (1.23 ±0.39 mmol/l). Bivariate correlations showed weak negative and positive associations between vitamin D and HbA1c (r=-0.093, p<0.05) and HDL (r=0.114, p<0.05), respectively. HbA1c correlated positively with triglycerides (r=0.168, p<0.01). Conclusions We found an association between deficiency of vitamin D and levels of HbA1c and lipid profile in type 2 diabetes patients. The association was marked by low vitamin D levels and characterized by high HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and lipid profile. Elevated HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels suggested vitamin D's role in lipid homeostasis. Variations in biomarker levels across sociodemographic factors highlight the need for personalized interventions for diabetes prevention and management.
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Schauer M, Mair S, Motevalli M, Tanous D, Burtscher M, Wirnitzer K. Health Patterns across Adulthood: An Age-Based Investigation of the Nutritional Status, Homocysteine, and CoQ10 of Bank Staff. Clin Pract 2024; 14:443-460. [PMID: 38525713 PMCID: PMC10961793 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract14020034] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate age-specific variations in the blood levels of micronutrients, homocysteine, and CoQ10, along with physical activity (PA) patterns, among 123 Austrian adult bankers in operational and frontline roles (mean age: 43 years; 50% female). METHODS Blood analysis was conducted to assess micronutrients and the serum concentrations of homocysteine and CoQ10. The micronutrient values in whole blood were compared to sex-specific reference ranges and categorized as below, within, or above them. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was utilized to assess PA patterns. Participants were classified as young adults (18-34 years), middle-aged adults (35-49 years), and older adults (50-64 years). RESULTS Significant age-based differences were found in participants' mean homocysteine levels (p = 0.039) and homocysteine categories (p = 0.034), indicating an increasing prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia with age. No significant difference between age categories was observed for sex, BMI, diet types, PA levels, sedentary behavior, and CoQ10 (p > 0.05). There was no significant age-based difference in the blood concentrations of most minerals and vitamins (p > 0.05), except for magnesium among females (p = 0.008) and copper among males (p = 0.042). CONCLUSION The findings offer initial evidence of the age-related differences in the health status of adult bankers, providing insights for customized approaches to occupational health that support the importance of metabolic health and overall well-being across adulthood.
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- Markus Schauer
- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (M.M.)
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (M.M.)
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (M.M.)
- Department of Research and Development in Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education Tyrol, 6010 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (M.M.)
- Department of Research and Development in Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education Tyrol, 6010 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (M.M.)
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (M.M.)
- Department of Research and Development in Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education Tyrol, 6010 Innsbruck, Austria
- Research Center Medical Humanities, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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Holt R, Jorsal MJ, Yahyavi SK, Qin S, Juul A, Jørgensen N, Blomberg Jensen M. High-dose cholecalciferol supplementation to obese infertile men is sufficient to reach adequate vitamin D status. Br J Nutr 2024; 131:642-647. [PMID: 37811573 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114523002222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Obesity is associated with low vitamin D status, and the optimal supplement and dosage of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) or calcidiol (25OHD) for individuals with obesity have been debated. We aimed to determine the effect of high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation on achieving adequate vitamin D levels among infertile men with normal weight v. obesity. Here, we present secondary end points from a single-centre, double-blinded, randomised clinical trial, comprising 307 infertile men randomised to active or placebo treatment for 150 days. Men in the active group initially received an oral bolus of 300 000 mg of vitamin D3, followed by daily supplementation with 1400 mg of vitamin D3 and 500 mg of calcium. Baseline BMI was listed as a predefined subgroup. At baseline, serum 25OHD was significantly higher in men with normal weight (BMI < 25 kg/m2) compared with men with overweight (BMI 25-30 kg/m2) and obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2) (48 nmol/l v. 45 nmol/l and 39 nmol/l, respectively; P = 0·024). After the intervention, men with normal weight, overweight and obesity treated with vitamin D3 had a significantly higher serum 25OHD compared with corresponding placebo-treated men (BMI < 25 kg/m2: 92 nmol/l v. 53 nmol/l, BMI = 25-30 kg/m2: 87 nmol/l v. 49 nmol/l and BMI > 30 kg/m2: 85 nmol/l v. 48 nmol/l; P < 0·001 for all, respectively). In conclusion, we show that high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation to infertile men with obesity and low vitamin D status is sufficient to achieve adequate serum 25OHD levels.
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- Rune Holt
- Group of Skeletal, Mineral and Gonadal Endocrinology, Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Group of Skeletal, Mineral and Gonadal Endocrinology, Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Group of Skeletal, Mineral and Gonadal Endocrinology, Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Group of Skeletal, Mineral and Gonadal Endocrinology, Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- International Center for Research and Research Training in Endocrine Disruption of Male Reproduction and Child Health (EDMaRC), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- International Center for Research and Research Training in Endocrine Disruption of Male Reproduction and Child Health (EDMaRC), Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Group of Skeletal, Mineral and Gonadal Endocrinology, Department of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Alzahrani SH, Baig M, Yaghmour KA, Al Muammar S. Determinants of Vitamin D deficiency among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A retrospective study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37291. [PMID: 38394491 PMCID: PMC10883630 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037291] [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: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Recent studies have shown an association between vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients (T2DM), but the precise relationship between these conditions has yet to be clarified. In this study, we aimed to estimate the incidence of VDD among diabetic patients and identify any relationship between diabetes and the determinants of VDD among T2DM individuals. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Patients of either gender were selected from electronic records and checked for vitamin D levels, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and other parameters. A total of 864 subjects were enrolled. Subjects were grouped according to HbA1c levels, with < 5.7%, 5.7% to 6.49%, and > 6.5% considered normal, impaired, and diabetic, respectively. VDD was common, with an incidence of 723 (83.7%) subjects. A significantly lower vitamin D level was found in diabetic subjects than in nondiabetic subjects (29.1 ± 12.0 vs 44.0 ± 28.3, P < .001). A total of 207/209 (99%) subjects with impaired HbA1c and 179/183 (97.8%) people with diabetes had VDD. Interestingly, none of the diabetic or impaired HbA1c subjects had normal vitamin D levels. A significant association was found between VDD and being > 50 years old, overweight, or obese, as well as HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, calcium, and total cholesterol (TC) levels. A high rate of VDD and significantly lower vitamin D levels were found in diabetic subjects. Age, being overweight, obesity, HbA1c, and fasting plasma glucose were the few determinants of VDD among T2DM patients. These findings highlight the importance of addressing vitamin D status in managing and preventing T2DM, particularly in those over the age of 50, those who have higher body weight, and those with raised HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose levels.
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- Sami Hamdan Alzahrani
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Health Promotion Research Group, Deanship of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Das A, Jawla N, Meena V, Gopinath SD, Arimbasseri GA. Lack of vitamin D signalling shifts skeletal muscles towards oxidative metabolism. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2024; 15:67-80. [PMID: 38041597 PMCID: PMC10834326 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13378] [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: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mice lacking vitamin D receptor (VDR) exhibit a glycogen storage disorder, disrupting carbohydrate utilization in muscle. Here, we asked if the defective carbohydrate metabolism alters the fat utilization by the skeletal muscles of vdr-/- mice. METHODS To check the effect of high-fat-containing diets on muscle mass and metabolism of vdr-/- mice, we subjected them to two different milk fat-based diets (milk fat diet with 60% of energy from milk fat and milk-based diet [MBD] with 37% of energy from milk fat) and lard-based high-fat diet (HFD) containing 60% of energy from lard fat. Skeletal muscles and pancreas from these mice were analysed using RNA sequencing, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and western blot to understand the changes in signalling and metabolic pathways. Microscopic analyses of cryosections stained with haematoxylin and eosin, BODIPY, succinate dehydrogenase and periodic acid-Schiff reagent were performed to understand changes in morphology and metabolism of muscle fibres and pancreatic islets. RESULTS Transcriptomic analyses showed that the skeletal muscles of vdr-/- mice exhibit upregulation of the fatty acid oxidation pathways, suggesting a shift towards increased lipid utilization even in a carbohydrate-enriched regular chow diet (chow). Two different milk fat-enriched diets restored body weight (12.01 ± 0.33 g in chow vs. 17.99 ± 0.62 g in MBD) and muscle weights (38.58 ± 3.84 mg in chow vs. 110.72 ± 1.96 mg in MBD for gastrocnemius [GAS]) of vdr-/- mice. Muscle ATP levels (0.56 ± 0.18 μmol in chow vs. 1.48 ± 0.08 μmol in MBD) and protein synthesis (0.25 ± 0.04 A.U. in chow vs. 2.02 ± 0.06 A.U. in MBD) were upregulated by MBD. However, despite increasing muscle energy levels, HFD failed to restore the muscle mass and cross-sectional area to that of wild-type (WT) mice (104.95 ± 2.6 mg for WT mice on chow vs. 77.26 ± 1.7 mg for vdr-/- mice on HFD for GAS). Moreover, HFD disrupted glucose homeostasis in vdr-/- mice, while MBD restored it. We further analysed insulin response and pancreatic insulin levels of these mice to show that HFD led to reduced insulin levels in pancreatic beta cells of vdr-/- mice (mean intensity of 1.5 × 10-8 for WT mice on chow vs. 4.3 × 10-9 for vdr-/- mice on HFD). At the same time, MBD restored glucose-stimulated pancreatic insulin response (mean intensity of 9.2 × 10-9 ). CONCLUSIONS Skeletal muscles of vdr-/- mice are predisposed to utilize fatty acids as their primary energy source to circumvent their defective carbohydrate utilization. Thus, HFDs could restore energy levels in the skeletal muscles of vdr-/- mice. This study reveals that when mice are subjected to a lard-based HFD, VDR signalling is essential for maintaining insulin levels in pancreatic islets. Our data show a critical role of VDR in muscle metabolic flexibility and pancreatic insulin response.
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- Anamica Das
- Molecular Genetics LaboratoryNational Institute of ImmunologyNew DelhiIndia
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- Molecular Genetics LaboratoryNational Institute of ImmunologyNew DelhiIndia
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- Molecular Genetics LaboratoryNational Institute of ImmunologyNew DelhiIndia
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Alam A, Dhoundiyal S, Ahmad N, Rao GSNK. Unveiling Diabetes: Categories, Genetics, Diagnostics, Treatments, and Future Horizons. Curr Diabetes Rev 2024; 20:e180823219972. [PMID: 37594107 DOI: 10.2174/1573399820666230818092958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic affecting millions of individuals worldwide. This comprehensive review aims to provide a thorough understanding of the categorization, disease identity, genetic architecture, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes. The categorization of diabetes is discussed, with a focus on type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as the lesser-known types, type 3 and type 4 diabetes. The geographical variation, age, gender, and ethnic differences in the prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are explored. The impact of disease identity on disease management and the role of autoimmunity in diabetes are examined. The genetic architecture of diabetes, including the interplay between genotype and phenotype, is discussed to enhance our understanding of the underlying mechanisms. The importance of insulin injection sites and the insulin signalling pathway in diabetes management are highlighted. The diagnostic techniques for diabetes are reviewed, along with advancements for improved differentiation between types. Treatment and management approaches, including medications used in diabetes management are presented. Finally, future perspectives are discussed, emphasizing the need for further research and interventions to address the global burden of diabetes. This review serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers, providing insights to develop targeted strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of this complex disease.
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- Aftab Alam
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Green Research Lab, Green Industrial Company, Second Industrial Area, Riyadh 14334, Saudi Arabia
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management, SVKM's NMIMS, V.L. Mehta Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400056, India
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Bradley M, Melchor J, Carr R, Karjoo S. Obesity and malnutrition in children and adults: A clinical review. OBESITY PILLARS (ONLINE) 2023; 8:100087. [PMID: 38125660 PMCID: PMC10728708 DOI: 10.1016/j.obpill.2023.100087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Background In the U.S., children and adults are consuming more low-nutrient foods with added sugar and excess fats as compared to healthy, high-quality calories and micronutrients. This diet is increasing the prevalence of malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies, despite high calorie intake. This is a review of the common micronutrient deficiencies, the risk factors for malnutrition, dietary plans, and the health consequences in children and adults with obesity in the U.S. Methods This clinical review of literature was performed on the MEDLINE (PubMed) search engine. A total of 1391 articles were identified and after review, a total of 130 were found to be most pertinent. Discussion The most common micronutrient deficiencies found in patients with obesity were vitamin A, thiamine (B1), folate (B9), cobalamin (B12), vitamin D, iron, calcium, and magnesium, especially prior and after bariatric surgery. Diets that produced the most weight reduction also further puts these individuals at risk for worsening malnutrition. Malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies can worsen health outcomes if not properly managed. Conclusion Adequate screening and awareness of malnutrition can improve the health outcomes in patients with obesity. Physiologic changes in response to increased adiposity and inadequate intake increase this population's risk of adverse health effects. Malnutrition affects the individual and contributes to worse public health outcomes. The recommendations for screening for malnutrition are not exclusive to individuals undergoing bariatric procedures and can improve the health outcomes of any patient with obesity. However, clearly, improved nutritional status can assist with metabolism and prevent adverse nutritional outcomes post-bariatric surgery. Clinicians should advise on proper nutrition and be aware of diets that worsen deficiencies.
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- Morgan Bradley
- Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL, 32304, USA
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- Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL, 32304, USA
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- Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL, 32304, USA
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- Florida State University College of Medicine, 1115 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL, 32304, USA
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5th St. S. Suite 605, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA
- University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 560 Channelside Drive MDD 54, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA
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Tarfeen N, Masoodi SR, Nisa KU, Ali S, Ahmad MB, Ganai BA. VDR downregulation and promoter hypermethylation as one of the causes for triggering type 2 diabetes mellitus: Clinical and molecular studies. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2023; 22:1443-1451. [PMID: 37975142 PMCID: PMC10638154 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-023-01266-6] [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: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Background Our present study was to investigate the methylation and Gene expression of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene in the causing T2DM and to determine the inflammatory biomarkers in exaggerating T2DM in Kashmiri population. Methods In this study, T2DM cases (n = 100) and controls (n = 100) of Kashmiri population were designed. Blood samples were taken from both groups, and serum vitamin D levels, inflammatory biomarkers (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-10, CRP, Leptin and adiponectin) were estimated by ELISA. By using methylation-specific PCR (MS-PCR) and RT-PCR, respectively, the levels of methylation and expression were measured after the extraction of DNA and RNA. Results Studies using RT-PCR demonstrated that patients with diabetes had a lower degree of VDR expression than control subjects (P > 0.05). The T2DM was shown to be strongly correlated with hypermethylation (p-value < 0.001, OR 2.9; 95%CI 1.6-5.54). When compared to control groups, T2DM patients' levels of vitamin D in their serum were considerably lower (p < 0.01). Pro-inflammatory mediators like TNF-α, CRP, IL-6, and leptin levels were discovered to be higher, and concentrations of anti-inflammatory mediators like IL-10 and adiponectin were observed to be lower in people with T2DM than in people without the condition (p < 0.05). Conclusions This study suggests the hypermethylation and down expression of VDR as one of the basis for causing T2DM in kashmiri individuals, exaggerated by enhanced degree of TNF-α, CRP, IL-6 and leptin and diminished concentration of IL-10 and adiponectin in T2DM. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-023-01266-6.
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- Najeebul Tarfeen
- Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- Division of Endocrinology, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir India
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 Jammu and Kashmir India
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- Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006 Jammu and Kashmir India
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Schauer M, Motevalli M, Tanous D, Mair S, Burtscher M, Wirnitzer K. The Association of Physical Activity Level with Micronutrient and Health Status of Austrian Bank Employees. Nutrients 2023; 15:4884. [PMID: 38068742 PMCID: PMC10708120 DOI: 10.3390/nu15234884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Favorable health benefits of an active lifestyle have been clearly documented within the context of occupational health. However, a knowledge gap exists regarding the monitoring and comparison of micronutrient status across varying levels of physical activity (PA). This study aimed to investigate the association of PA level with micronutrient status and the associated health biomarkers among a cohort of Austrian bank employees. METHODS Using a cross-sectional design, this study involved the participation of bank employees (n = 123; average age: 43 years; 49% males) from the federal state of Tyrol, located in the western part of Austria. To assess PA levels and sedentary behavior, the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ; developed by the WHO) was administered. Accordingly, participants were categorized into three groups: low PA, moderate PA, and high PA. Participants' blood samples were obtained to measure blood levels of micronutrients, homocysteine, and CoQ10. The values of vitamins and minerals in whole-blood were compared to sex-specific reference ranges and grouped into three categories: below, within, or exceeding the reference range. RESULTS The prevalence of a high PA level was 61%, while 18% of participants had a low PA level. Overweight/obesity was significantly less prevalent among participants with high PA levels (22%) compared to those with moderate (50%) and low (50%) PA levels (p = 0.045). No significant differences between PA levels were found for sex, age, diet type, homocysteine, or CoQ10 markers (p > 0.05). There was no significant PA-based difference in blood concentrations of most vitamins and minerals (p > 0.05), except for vitamin D (p = 0.001) among females, as well as selenium (p = 0.040) and vitamin B12 (p = 0.048) among males. CONCLUSION The present findings offer initial insights into the link between PA behaviors, micronutrient status, and health, highlighting potential implications in occupational health and lifestyle, specifically in developing tailored approaches based on PA levels.
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- Markus Schauer
- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Research and Development in Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education Tyrol, 6010 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Research and Development in Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education Tyrol, 6010 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Sport Science, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Research and Development in Teacher Education, University College of Teacher Education Tyrol, 6010 Innsbruck, Austria
- Research Center Medical Humanities, University of Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
- Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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Aquino S, Cunha A, Gomes Lima J, Sena-Evangelista K, Gouveia Oliveira A, Cobucci RN, FC Pedrosa L. Effects of vitamin D supplementation on cardiometabolic parameters among patients with metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and GRADE evidence synthesis of randomized controlled trials. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20845. [PMID: 37885733 PMCID: PMC10598496 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Various pathophysiologic mechanisms were proposed to underlie the effect of vitamin D on MetS components. In this systematic review, we reviewed randomized control clinical trials to verify whether vitamin D supplementation (VDS) at different doses is effective concomitantly in controlling high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), triglycerides (TG), fasting glucose level, blood pressure, and central obesity in adults diagnosed with MetS. The following scientific databases were searched from 1998 until April 2023: EMBASE, MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (Lilacs), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, clinicaltrial.gov, and Google Scholar. No language restrictions were applied. Seven studies were included, and they showed a high level of heterogeneity. All studies reported a significant increase in serum 25(OH)D levels in the intervention groups. Of these, only two noted a significant decrease in triglyceride (TG) level and waist circumference. However, the certainty levels of the evidence rating were very low and low for triglyceride (TG) level and waist circumference, respectively, and moderate for fasting glucose level, blood pressure, and HDL-c. In conclusion, despite these benefits, considering the low certainty, the evidence does not support that VDS decreases triglyceride (TG) level and waist circumference in adults with MetS.
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- Séphora Aquino
- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte-UFRN, Natal, RN, 59078-970, Brazil
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- Collaborative Researcher in Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Av. Senador Salgado Filho, 3000 – Lagoa Nova, CEP: 59078970, Natal, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Endocrine Unit, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59010-180, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078-970, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology and Medicine School, Potiguar University-UnP, Natal, RN, 59056-000, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Applied Sciences to Women's Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078-970, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte-UFRN, Natal, RN, 59078-970, Brazil
- Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078-970, Brazil
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Tarfeen N, Nisa KU, Ahmad MB, Waza AA, Ganai BA. Metabolic and Genetic Association of Vitamin D with Calcium Signaling and Insulin Resistance. Indian J Clin Biochem 2023; 38:407-417. [PMID: 37746541 PMCID: PMC10516840 DOI: 10.1007/s12291-022-01105-0] [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: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Various evidences have unveiled the significance of Vitamin D in diverse processes which include its action in prevention of immune dysfunction, cancer and cardiometabolic disorders. Studies have confirmed the function of VD in controlling the expression of approximately nine hundred genes including gene expression of insulin. VD insufficiency may be linked with the pathogenesis of diseases that are associated with insulin resistance (IR) including diabetes as well as obesity. Thus, VD lowers IR-related disorders such as inflammation and oxidative stress. This review provides an insight regarding the molecular mechanism manifesting, how insufficiency of VD may be connected with the IR and diabetes. It also discusses the effect of VD in maintaining the Ca2+ levels in beta cells of the pancreas and in the tissues that are responsive to insulin.
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- Najeebul Tarfeen
- Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Environmental Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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- Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU), Government Medical Collage (GMC) Srinagar, Srinagar, J & K 190010 India
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- Centre of Research for Development, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
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Yang G, wang N, Liu H, Si L, Zhao Y. The association between umbilical cord blood fat-soluble vitamin concentrations and infant birth weight. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1048615. [PMID: 37810886 PMCID: PMC10551177 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1048615] [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: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background Fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D and E, play an important role in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism, and may affect infant birth weight. Evidence on the association of birthweight with fat-soluble vitamins is controversial. Therefore, this study aims is to determine the associations of birthweight with vitamin A, D, and E concentrations in cord blood. Methods A total of 199 mother-infant pairs were enrolled in the study. According to gestational age and birth weight, the mother-infant pairs were divided into small for gestational age (SGA), appropriate for gestational age (AGA), and large for gestational age (LGA). The Vitamin A, D, and E concentrations in serum were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry. Results The concentrations of vitamin A in the SGA group were significantly lower than those in the AGA and LGA groups. The concentrations of vitamin E in the SGA group were significantly higher than those in the AGA and LGA groups. However, no significant differences were observed in vitamin D among the three groups. Being male (β = 0.317, p < 0.001) and birth weight (β = 0.229, p = 0.014) were positively correlated with the levels of vitamin A. Birth weight (β = -0.213, p= 0.026) was correlated with lower levels of vitamin E. No correlation was found between influencing Factors and the levels of vitamin D (p> 0.05). After adjusting for gestational age, sex, mother's age, delivery mode, pre-pregnancy BMI, and weight gain during pregnancy, the levels of cord blood vitamin A were positively correlated with birth weight (p=0.012). Conclusion The infant's birth weight is associated with the levels of cord blood vitamins A and E. The dysregulation of vitamins A and E in infants may be a risk factor for fetal growth and future metabolic diseases.
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- Guicun Yang
- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
- Department of Pediatrics, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Shi JW, Wu JN, Zhu XY, Zhou WH, Yang JY, Li MQ. Association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels with all-cause and cause-specific mortality among postmenopausal females: results from NHANES. J Transl Med 2023; 21:629. [PMID: 37715212 PMCID: PMC10504740 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04413-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin D deficiency is common among the population, but its relationship with mortality of postmenopausal females is unclear. The aim of this study is to explore the association between serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and all-cause and cause-specific mortality among postmenopausal women in the United States. METHODS 6812 participants of postmenopausal females from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2001-2018) were included in this study. The mortality status of the follow-up was ascertained by linkage to National Death Index (NDI) records through 31 December 2019. We used cox proportional hazards models to estimate the association of serum 25(OH)D concentrations and mortality of postmenopausal females. RESULTS The mean level of serum 25(OH)D was 72.57 ± 29.93 nmol/L, and 65.34% had insufficient vitamin D. In postmenopausal females, low serum 25(OH)D concentrations were significantly associated with higher levels of glycohemoglobin, glucose, and lower levels of HDL. During follow-up, 1448 all-cause deaths occurred, including 393 cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related deaths and 263 cancer deaths. After multivariate adjustment, higher serum 25(OH)D levels were significantly related with lower all-cause and CVD mortality. In addition, serum 25(OH)D presented a L-shaped relationship with all-cause mortality, while appeared a U-shaped with CVD mortality, and the cut-off value is 73.89 nmol/L and 46.75 nmol/L respectively. CONCLUSIONS Low serum 25(OH)D levels are associated with the higher risk of all-cause and CVD mortality in postmenopausal females. These findings provide new ideas and targets for the health management of postmenopausal women.
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- Jia-Wei Shi
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200080, People's Republic of China
- Longgang District Maternity &, Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City, Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, 518172, People's Republic of China
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- Clinical Epidemiology, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200011, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200080, People's Republic of China.
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- Medical Center for Human Reproduction, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100043, People's Republic of China.
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- Longgang District Maternity &, Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City, Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, 518172, People's Republic of China.
- Longgang Maternity and Child Clinical Institute of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200080, People's Republic of China.
- Laboratory for Reproductive Immunology, Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200080, People's Republic of China.
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Casado E, Costa E, Mezquita-Raya P, Andújar-Espinosa R, Neyro JL. Calcifediol in the management of vitamin D deficiency-related skeletal and extraskeletal diseases: overview and clinical cases. Drugs Context 2023; 12:2023-5-4. [PMID: 37711731 PMCID: PMC10499368 DOI: 10.7573/dic.2023-5-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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As well as being essential for musculoskeletal health, vitamin D is involved in numerous other physiological processes. Poor vitamin D status is linked to a wide range of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, pulmonary disorders and upper respiratory tract infections. While optimal target concentrations of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) for health maintenance or therapeutic purposes are still the subject of debate, there is reasonable agreement that serum 25(OH)D levels <50 nmol/L (20 ng/mL) constitute vitamin D deficiency and that severe deficiency states (serum 25(OH)D levels <25-30 nmol/L ≈ 10-12 ng/mL) should be avoided. Main strategies to maintain or improve vitamin D status are food supplementation and therapeutic use of medicinal forms of vitamin D. In this review, we examine evidence that implicates vitamin D deficiency in diverse conditions in the clinical settings of endocrinology, rheumatology, pneumology and reproductive health. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is the most frequently used vitamin D supplement worldwide, though calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitamin D3) has recently become more widely available. Calcifediol is one step closer than cholecalciferol in the metabolic pathway to biologically active vitamin D. Pharmacokinetic differences between these vitamin D metabolites confer putative advantages for calcifediol in certain clinical situations. The clinical use of calcifediol is explored more closely through case studies, which illustrate its adjunctive role in the treatment of several vitamin D deficiency-related skeletal and extraskeletal diseases.
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- Enrique Casado
- Rheumatology Department, University Hospital Parc Taulí, Institut d’Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT-CERCA), Sabadell, Spain
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- Rheumatology Department, University Hospital Parc Taulí, Institut d’Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT-CERCA), Sabadell, Spain
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- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, University Hospital of Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonology, University Clinical Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
- Department of Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- International Master on Climacteric and Menopause, Madrid University (UDIMA), Madrid, Spain
- Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, University Hospital Cruces, Bilbao, Spain
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Navaei S, Nazemi S, Emamian MH, Hashemi H, Fotouhi A. Vitamin D deficiency and diabetic retinopathy risk. J Fr Ophtalmol 2023; 46:737-741. [PMID: 37085359 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2023.01.024] [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: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Vitamin D deficiency may play an important role in the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy. The present study aimed to assess the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of diabetic retinopathy. METHODS This nested case-control study was conducted on all type II diabetic patients among the participants of the third phase of the Shahroud eye cohort study. Overall, 278 patients aged 50 to 74 years, 101 in the case group (diabetic retinopathy) and 178 in the control group (diabetic without retinopathy), were assessed. Serum levels of vitamin D on admission were measured for all participants by a radio immunoassay (RIA) technique. RESULTS The overall prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (defined as a vitamin D level of less than or equal to 20mg/dL) was 30.7%. Comparison of the serum level of vitamin D across the three groups - without retinopathy, with non-proliferative retinopathy, and with proliferative retinopathy - showed a significantly lower level of this marker in the latter group (P=0.036). Reducing vitamin D to less than or equal to 20ng/mL increased the odds of proliferative retinopathy by 6.25 times (P value: 0.027). CONCLUSION Vitamin D deficiency is a potential risk factor for diabetes-related proliferative retinopathy.
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Ophthalmic Epidemiology Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran.
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- Noor Ophthalmology Research Center, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ahmed A, Saleem MA, Saeed F, Afzaal M, Imran A, Akram S, Hussain M, Khan A, Al Jbawi E. A comprehensive review on the impact of calcium and vitamin D insufficiency and allied metabolic disorders in females. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:5004-5027. [PMID: 37701195 PMCID: PMC10494632 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3519] [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: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Calcium is imperative in maintaining a quality life, particularly during later ages. Its deficiency results in a wide range of metabolic disorders such as dental changes, cataracts, alterations in brain function, and osteoporosis. These deficiencies are more pronounced in females due to increased calcium turnover throughout their life cycle, especially during pregnancy and lactation. Vitamin D perform a central role in the metabolism of calcium. Recent scientific interventions have linked calcium with an array of metabolic disorders in females including hypertension, obesity, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), multiple sclerosis, and breast cancer. This review encompasses these female metabolic disorders with special reference to calcium and vitamin D deficiency. This review article aims to present and elaborate on available data regarding the worldwide occurrence of insufficient calcium consumption in females and allied health risks, to provide a basis for formulating strategies and population-level scientific studies to adequately boost calcium intake and position where required.
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- Aftab Ahmed
- Department of Nutritional SciencesGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Nutritional SciencesGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
- Department of Human Nutrition and DieteticsMirpur University of Science and TechnologyMirpurPakistan
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- Department of Food SciencesGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Food SciencesGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Food SciencesGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Nutritional SciencesGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Food SciencesGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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- Department of Nutritional SciencesGovernment College University FaisalabadFaisalabadPakistan
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Lim JY, Kim E. The Role of Organokines in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes and Their Functions as Molecular Transducers of Nutrition and Exercise. Metabolites 2023; 13:979. [PMID: 37755259 PMCID: PMC10537761 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13090979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Maintaining systemic homeostasis requires the coordination of different organs and tissues in the body. Our bodies rely on complex inter-organ communications to adapt to perturbations or changes in metabolic homeostasis. Consequently, the liver, muscle, and adipose tissues produce and secrete specific organokines such as hepatokines, myokines, and adipokines in response to nutritional and environmental stimuli. Emerging evidence suggests that dysregulation of the interplay of organokines between organs is associated with the pathophysiology of obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Strategies aimed at remodeling organokines may be effective therapeutic interventions. Diet modification and exercise have been established as the first-line therapeutic intervention to prevent or treat metabolic diseases. This review summarizes the current knowledge on organokines secreted by the liver, muscle, and adipose tissues in obesity and T2D. Additionally, we highlighted the effects of diet/nutrition and exercise on the remodeling of organokines in obesity and T2D. Specifically, we investigated the ameliorative effects of caloric restriction, selective nutrients including ω3 PUFAs, selenium, vitamins, and metabolites of vitamins, and acute/chronic exercise on the dysregulation of organokines in obesity and T2D. Finally, this study dissected the underlying molecular mechanisms by which nutrition and exercise regulate the expression and secretion of organokines in specific tissues.
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- Ji Ye Lim
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA
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González-Tarancón R, Goñi-Ros N, Salvador-Rupérez E, Hernández-Martín Á, Izquierdo-Álvarez S, Puzo-Foncillas J, Gilaberte-Calzada Y. Association Between VDR and CYP24A1 Polymorphisms, Atopic Dermatitis, and Biochemical Lipid and Vitamin D Profiles in Spanish Population: Case-Control Study. JMIR DERMATOLOGY 2023; 6:e39567. [PMID: 37632926 PMCID: PMC10337012 DOI: 10.2196/39567] [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: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most prevalent inflammatory skin disorder, characterized by impaired epidermal barrier function and an altered immune response, both of which are influenced by vitamin D deficiency. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in VDR and CYP24A1 have been previously associated with AD. OBJECTIVE We sought to characterize the associations between the VDR and CYP24A1 polymorphisms and the vitamin D and lipid biochemical profile in children diagnosed with AD. METHODS A total of 246 participants (143 patients with AD and 103 healthy controls) were enrolled in this study. Genotyping for polymorphisms in VDR (rs2239185, rs1544410, rs7975232, rs2238136, rs3782905, rs2239179, rs1540339, rs2107301, rs2239182, and rs731236) and CYP24A1 (rs2248359 and rs2296241) was performed by allele-specific polymerase chain reaction using integrated fluidic circuit technology. Serum levels of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D were measured, and the biochemical lipid profile was determined. RESULTS Among VDR SNPs, rs2239182 exerted a protective effect against the development of AD, whereas rs2238136 was identified as a risk factor for AD. The GCC haplotype (rs2239185-G, rs1540339-C, and rs2238136-C) appeared to protect against the development of AD. rs2239182-CC was associated with higher 25(OH)D concentrations, whereas rs2238136-TT, rs2239185-GA, and rs2248359-TT were present in a large proportion of patients with serum vitamin D deficiency. rs2239185-AA, rs2239182-CC, and rs1540339-CC were associated with higher serum total cholesterol; rs2239182-TT was associated with lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; and rs2239182-TC with lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Both CYP24A1 SNPs (rs2296241-AA and rs2248359-TT) were associated with higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. CONCLUSIONS The VDR SNP rs2238136 is a risk factor for AD and other SNPs in VDR and CYP24A1, which may lead to alterations in biochemical parameters that influence the risk of AD. Our findings highlight the complex genetic basis to AD and indicate that interrelationships between different genetic factors can lead to alterations in vitamin D metabolism or lipid profiles, which in turn may influence the development of AD.
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain
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Zacharodimos N, Athanasaki C, Vitsou-Anastasiou S, Papadopoulou OS, Moniaki N, Doulgeraki AI, Nychas GJE, Tassou CC, Papakonstantinou E. Short-Term Effects of Fruit Juice Enriched with Vitamin D3, n-3 PUFA, and Probiotics on Glycemic Responses: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial in Healthy Adults. Metabolites 2023; 13:791. [PMID: 37512498 PMCID: PMC10385322 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13070791] [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: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This study aimed to determine the glycemic index (GI) of a commercial mixed fruit juice (apple, orange, grape, and pomegranate; FJ) fortified with vitamin D3 or n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) or probiotics, and their combination, and their effects on glycemic responses and salivary insulin concentrations. In a randomized controlled, double-blind, crossover study, 11 healthy participants (25 ± 2 years; five women; body mass index = 23 ± 1 kg/m2) were randomly assigned to receive five types of FJs [vitD (with vitamin D3); n-3 (with n-3 PUFA); probiotics (with Lacticaseibacillus casei Shirota and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG); vitD-n-3-probiotics FJ (combination of vitD3-n-3-probiotics), control (regular FJ)], all containing 50 g available carbohydrate, and glucose as reference drink. All FJs provided low GI values (control: 54; vitD3: 52; n-3: 51; probiotics: 50; and vitD-n-3-probiotics combination: 52, on glucose scale). Compared to the FJ control, the enriched FJs produced different postprandial glycemic and insulinemic responses and affected satiety scores. All FJ types, regardless of the added biofunctional ingredients, attenuated postprandial glycemic responses, which may offer advantages to glycemic control.
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- Nikolaos Zacharodimos
- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization "DIMITRA", Attiki, 14123 Lykovrisi, Greece
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- Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization "DIMITRA", Attiki, 14123 Lykovrisi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization "DIMITRA", Attiki, 14123 Lykovrisi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Biotechnology of Foods, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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- Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization "DIMITRA", Attiki, 14123 Lykovrisi, Greece
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- Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos, 11855 Athens, Greece
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Guagnano MT, D'Ardes D, Di Giovanni P, Rossi I, Boccatonda A, Bucci M, Cipollone F. Gender, Obesity, Fat Distribution and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1123. [PMID: 37374327 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59061123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Obesity is a worldwide disease associated with systemic complications. In recent years, there has been growing interest in studying vitamin D but data related to obese subjects are still poor. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between obesity degree and 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels. Materials and Methods: We recruited 147 Caucasian adult obese patients (BMI > 30 Kg/m2; 49 male; median age 53 years), and 20 overweight subjects as control group (median age 57 years), who had been referred to our Obesity Center of Chieti (Italy) between May 2020 and September 2021. Results: The median BMI was 38 (33-42) kg/m2 for obese patients and 27 (26-28) kg/m2 for overweight patients. 25(OH)D concentrations were lower in the obese population compared to the overweight population (19 ng/mL vs. 36 ng/mL; p < 0.001). Considering all obese subjects, a negative correlation was observed between 25(OH)D concentrations and obesity-related parameters (weight, BMI, waist circumference, fat mass, visceral fat, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol) and glucose metabolism-related parameters. 25(OH)D was also negatively correlated with blood pressure. Conclusions: Our data confirmed the inverse relationship between obesity and blood concentration of 25(OH)D and highlighted how 25(OH)D levels decrease in the presence of glucose and lipid metabolism alterations.
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- Maria Teresa Guagnano
- Institute of "Clinica Medica", Department of Medicine and Aging Science, "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Institute of "Clinica Medica", Department of Medicine and Aging Science, "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of Pharmacy, "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Institute of "Clinica Medica", Department of Medicine and Aging Science, "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Bentivoglio Hospital, AUSL Bologna, 40010 Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of "Clinica Medica", Department of Medicine and Aging Science, "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Institute of "Clinica Medica", Department of Medicine and Aging Science, "G. D'Annunzio" University of Chieti, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Jalavu TP, Sigwadhi LN, Kotze MJ, Yalew A, Ngah V, Tamuzi JL, Chapanduka ZC, Allwood BW, Koegelenberg CF, Irusen EM, Lalla U, Matsha TE, Erasmus RT, Zumla A, Zemlin AE, Nyasulu PS. An investigation of the correlation of vitamin D status and management outcomes in patients with severe COVID-19 at a South African tertiary hospital. IJID REGIONS 2023; 8:S2772-7076(23)00063-2. [PMID: 37363198 PMCID: PMC10234344 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijregi.2023.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Background Severe COVID-19 has a poor prognosis, and biomarkers may predict disease severity. This study aimed to assess the effect of baseline Vitamin D (VitD) inadequacy on outcome of patients with severe COVID-19 admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) in a tertiary hospital in South Africa. Methods Patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 were recruited during wave II of the pandemic in Cape Town. Eighty-six patients were included in the study. They were categorized into three groups "VitD deficient, VitD insufficient and VitD sufficient". We combined the VitD deficient with insufficient group to form "VitD inadequate'' group. Cox regression analysis was done to assess the association between VitD status and mortality. Factors with p< 0.05 in adjusted multivariable cox regression were considered statistically significant. Results The proportion of VitD inadequacy was 64% (55/86), with significantly higher proportion of hypertension (66%; p 0.012). Kaplan Meir curve showed no significant difference in the probability of survival among the COVID-19 patients admitted in the ICU with or without VitD inadequacy. However, patients with elevated serum creatinine were significantly more at risk of dying (Adjusted Hazard Ratio 1.008 (1.002 - 1.030, p<0.017). Conclusion Our study found a high prevalence of VitD inadequacy (combined deficiency and insufficiency) in COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU. This may indicate a possible risk of severe disease. Whilst there was no statistically significant relationship between VitD status and mortality in this cohort, baseline VitD may be an important prognostic biomarker in COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU, particularly in those with comorbidities that predispose to VitD deficiency.
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- Thumeka P. Jalavu
- Division of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and NHLS Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and NHLS Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Haematological Pathology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and NHLS Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, South Africa
- SAMRC/CPUT/Cardiometabolic Health Research Unit, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and NHLS Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Center for Clinical Microbiology, Division of Infection and Immunity, University College London, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and NHLS Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Pei X, Yao J, Ran S, Lu H, Yang S, Zhang Y, Wang M, Shi H, Tan A. Association of serum water-soluble vitamin exposures with the risk of metabolic syndrome: results from NHANES 2003-2006. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1167317. [PMID: 37251666 PMCID: PMC10213561 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1167317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Introduction Existing evidence suggests an association between certain vitamins and metabolic syndrome (MetS), but few epidemiological studies have focused on the effects of multivitamin co-exposure on MetS. This study aims to investigate the associations of the individual or multiple water-soluble vitamins (i.e., vitamin C (VC), vitamin B9 (VB9), and vitamin B12 (VB12)) with co-exposure to MetS, as well as the dose-response relationships among them. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted by employing the National Health and Examination Surveys (NHANESs) 2003-2006. Multivariate-adjusted logistic regression models were used to explore the association between individual serum water-soluble vitamins and the risk of MetS and its components, including waist circumference, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein, blood pressure, and fasting plasma glucose. Restricted cubic splines were performed to explore the dose-response relationships among them. The quantile g-computation method was adopted to explore the associations of multiple water-soluble vitamins co-exposure with MetS risk and MetS components. Results A total of 8983 subjects were involved in the study, of whom 1443 were diagnosed with MetS. The MetS groups had a higher proportion of participants with age ≥60 years, BMI ≥30 kg/m2, and insufficient physical activity. Compared with the lowest quartile, the third (OR=0.67, 95% CI: 0.48, 0.94) and highest quartiles (OR=0.52, 95%CI: 0.35, 0.76) of VC were associated with lower MetS risk. Restricted cubic splines showed negative dose-response relationships among VC, VB9 and VB12, and MetS. Regarding MetS components, higher VC quartiles were associated with lower waist circumference, triglyceride, blood pressure, and fasting plasma glucose, while higher VC and VB9 quartiles were associated with higher high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Co-exposure to VC, VB9, and VB12 was significantly inversely associated with MetS, with ORs (95% CI) of 0.81 (0.74, 0.89) and 0.84 (0.78, 0.90) in the conditional and marginal structural models, respectively. Furthermore, we found that VC, VB9, and VB12 co-exposure were negatively associated with waist circumference and blood pressure, while VC, VB9, and VB12 co-exposure were positively associated with HDL. Conclusion This study revealed negative associations of VC, VB9, and VB12 with MetS, while the high water-soluble vitamin co-exposure was associated with a lower MetS risk.
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- Xun Pei
- Hubei Provincial Hospital of TCM (Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Chinese Medicine), Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- College of Acupuncture and Tuina, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, HuangGang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Affiliated to Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Huanggang, Hubei, China
- Basic Medicine College, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Basic Medicine College, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, HuangGang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Affiliated to Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Huanggang, Hubei, China
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- Basic Medicine College, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- School of Management Beijing, University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Basic Medicine College, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, HuangGang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Affiliated to Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Huanggang, Hubei, China
- Basic Medicine College, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine / Postdoctoral Station of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Ma S, Yin W, Wang P, Wang H, Zhang L, Tao R, Hu H, Jiang X, Zhang Y, Tao F, Zhu P. Effect of vitamin D supplementation on glucose control in mid-late gestation: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr 2023; 42:929-936. [PMID: 37087832 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2023.04.011] [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: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS It is unclear whether vitamin D supplementation contributes to gestational glucose control and whether the specific effects vary in individuals with diverse genetic and metabolic contexts. The study aimed to assess the effect of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy on subsequent glucose levels and to identify factors modulating the response to vitamin D3 intake. METHODS We conducted a multicenter randomized controlled trial, 1720 pregnant women recruited from the three antenatal clinics of Hefei city, China, who were allocated to receive either 1600 IU/d vitamin D3 (n = 858) or 400 IU/d vitamin D3 (n = 862) for 2 months at 24-28 weeks' gestation. Outcomes were changes in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels from baseline, 32-36 weeks' gestation to delivery (37-41 weeks) quantified using a linear mixed model. RESULTS After 2 months, FPG levels of the control group significantly increased by 0.22 mmol/L (from 4.6 [0.4] mmol/L to 4.8 [1.2] mmol/L, P < 0.001) at delivery, but that of the intervention group had no significant variation (from 4.6 [0.4] mmol/L to 4.7 [1.1] mmol/L; between-group difference in changes, -0.2 mmol/L, 95% CI, -0.3 to -0.08, P = 0.015). And differences in FPG variation were found in participants with the ApaI SNP CC genotype, or BsmI-CC, TaqI-AA, FokI-AA, respectively. Pregnant women with basal 25(OH)D concentrations higher than 50 nmol/L subgroup showed the greatest decline in FPG levels (between-group difference, -0.3 mmol/L; 95% CI, -0.5 to -0.1, P < 0.001). Moreover, pregnant women with GDM, multiple pregnancies or who were overweight were more likely to have FPG decline from vitamin D treatment. CONCLUSIONS Vitamin D supplementation significantly protected glucose homeostasis in mid-late gestation, and glycemic response to vitamin D may be dependent on basal 25(OH)D status, VDR gene polymorphism or their metabolic profiles. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ChiCTR2100051914. URL OF REGISTRATION: http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=134700.
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- Shuangshuang Ma
- Department of Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China
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- Department of Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China
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- Department of Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China
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- Department of Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China
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- Department of Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hefei First People's Hospital, No 390 Huai-he Road, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No 218 Ji-xi Road, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anhui Women and Child Health Care Hospital, No 15 Yi-min Street, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No 218 Ji-xi Road, Hefei, 230022, Anhui, China
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- Department of Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China
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- Department of Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China; Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Anhui Medical University, No 81 Mei-Shan Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China.
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Aljazzaf B, Alghazeer R, Swehli AI, Erhuma M, Elgmati E, Muammer MS, Torban T, AL-Farga A, Alansari WS, Eskandrani AA, Shamlan G, Al-Griw MA. Association between Vitamin D Status and Health Status of Adults in Western Libya. Processes (Basel) 2023; 11:930. [DOI: 10.3390/pr11030930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Vitamin D (VitD) is essential for health and preventing diseases. This study aimed to investigate the possible association between VitD status and health status in 306 Libyan male and female young adults (18–25 Y) and adults (26–65 Y). There were 89.54% of subjects that had VitD levels below normal (<30 ng/mL), of which 45.42% were VitD deficient (<10 ng/mL) and 44.12% were VitD insufficient (10–29.9 ng/mL). VitD deficiency was associated with higher fasting blood sugar (FBS), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triacylglycerol (TAG) levels. Young adults had lower VitD levels than adults, which was associated with some health conditions. VitD insufficiency was associated with higher body mass index (BMI) values in adults, especially females, with higher FBS levels in adult males and higher hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in adult females. VitD deficiency in young adults was associated with higher TAG levels (more likely in adults) and lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) values. Furthermore, VitD deficient adult females appeared to have a higher risk of sleeping problems, psychological disorders, headache, and osteoporosis, whereas their male counterparts appeared to be at a higher risk of developing obesity and diabetes mellitus (DM). Findings showed a serious prevalence of VitD inadequacy in the Libyan population, which appears to negatively affect health status and be associated with some disease conditions.
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- Badriyah Aljazzaf
- Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait 23167, Kuwait
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Tripoli, Tripoli 50676, Libya
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Tripoli, Tripoli 13227, Libya
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- Biochemistry Unit, Central Lab, Tripoli Central Hospital, Tripoli 14327, Libya
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Tripoli, Tripoli 13227, Libya
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Tripoli, Tripoli 13227, Libya
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- Biochemistry Unit, Central Lab, Tripoli Central Hospital, Tripoli 14327, Libya
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21577, Saudi Arabia
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- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 21577, Saudi Arabia
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Taibah University, Medina 30002, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Histology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tripoli, Tripoli 13160, Libya
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Rizzo M, Colletti A, Penson PE, Katsiki N, Mikhailidis DP, Toth PP, Gouni-Berthold I, Mancini J, Marais D, Moriarty P, Ruscica M, Sahebkar A, Vinereanu D, Cicero AFG, Banach M, Al-Khnifsawi M, Alnouri F, Amar F, Atanasov AG, Bajraktari G, Banach M, Gouni-Berthold I, Bhaskar S, Bielecka-Dąbrowa A, Bjelakovic B, Bruckert E, Bytyçi I, Cafferata A, Ceska R, Cicero AF, Chlebus K, Collet X, Daccord M, Descamps O, Djuric D, Durst R, Ezhov MV, Fras Z, Gaita D, Gouni-Berthold I, Hernandez AV, Jones SR, Jozwiak J, Kakauridze N, Kallel A, Katsiki N, Khera A, Kostner K, Kubilius R, Latkovskis G, John Mancini G, David Marais A, Martin SS, Martinez JA, Mazidi M, Mikhailidis DP, Mirrakhimov E, Miserez AR, Mitchenko O, Mitkovskaya NP, Moriarty PM, Mohammad Nabavi S, Nair D, Panagiotakos DB, Paragh G, Pella D, Penson PE, Petrulioniene Z, Pirro M, Postadzhiyan A, Puri R, Reda A, Reiner Ž, Radenkovic D, Rakowski M, Riadh J, Richter D, Rizzo M, Ruscica M, Sahebkar A, Serban MC, Shehab AM, Shek AB, Sirtori CR, Stefanutti C, Tomasik T, Toth PP, Viigimaa M, Valdivielso P, Vinereanu D, Vohnout B, von Haehling S, Vrablik M, Wong ND, Yeh HI, Zhisheng J, Zirlik A. Nutraceutical approaches to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): A position paper from the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP). Pharmacol Res 2023; 189:106679. [PMID: 36764041 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2023.106679] [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: 01/21/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a common condition affecting around 10-25% of the general adult population, 15% of children, and even > 50% of individuals who have type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a major cause of liver-related morbidity, and cardiovascular (CV) mortality is a common cause of death. In addition to being the initial step of irreversible alterations of the liver parenchyma causing cirrhosis, about 1/6 of those who develop NASH are at risk also developing CV disease (CVD). More recently the acronym MAFLD (Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease) has been preferred by many European and US specialists, providing a clearer message on the metabolic etiology of the disease. The suggestions for the management of NAFLD are like those recommended by guidelines for CVD prevention. In this context, the general approach is to prescribe physical activity and dietary changes the effect weight loss. Lifestyle change in the NAFLD patient has been supplemented in some by the use of nutraceuticals, but the evidence based for these remains uncertain. The aim of this Position Paper was to summarize the clinical evidence relating to the effect of nutraceuticals on NAFLD-related parameters. Our reading of the data is that whilst many nutraceuticals have been studied in relation to NAFLD, none have sufficient evidence to recommend their routine use; robust trials are required to appropriately address efficacy and safety.
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- Manfredi Rizzo
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (Promise), University of Palermo, Via del Vespro 141, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
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- Department of Science and Drug Technology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK; Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece; School of Medicine, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Free Campus, Medical School, University College London (UCL), London, UK
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- The Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, Baltimore, MD, USA; Preventive Cardiology, CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Preventive Medicine, University of Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Chemical Pathology Division of the Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town Health Science Faculty, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Division of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Cardiology Department, University and Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
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- Hypertension and Cardiovascular disease risk research center, Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; IRCCS Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Preventive Cardiology and Lipidology, Medical University of Lodz (MUL), Poland; Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute (PMMHRI), Lodz, Poland; Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Zielona Gora, Zielona Gora, Poland.
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Vrieling F, Stienstra R. Obesity and dysregulated innate immune responses: impact of micronutrient deficiencies. Trends Immunol 2023; 44:217-230. [PMID: 36709082 DOI: 10.1016/j.it.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Obesity is associated with the development of various complications, including diabetes, atherosclerosis, and an increased risk for infections, driven by dysfunctional innate immune responses. Recent insights have revealed that the availability of nutrients is a key determinant of innate immune cell function. Although the presence of obesity is associated with overnutrition of macronutrients, several micronutrient deficiencies, including Vitamin D and zinc, are often present. Micronutrients have been attributed important immunomodulatory roles. In this review, we summarize current knowledge of the immunomodulatory effects of Vitamin D and zinc. We also suggest future lines of research to further improve our understanding of these micronutrients; this may serve as a stepping-stone to explore micronutrient supplementation to improve innate immune cell function during obesity.
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- Frank Vrieling
- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands; Department of Internal Medicine, RadboudUMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Zhang B, Yao X, Zhong X, Hu Y, Xu J. Vitamin D supplementation in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14291. [PMID: 36942243 PMCID: PMC10023924 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14291] [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: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Background Vitamin D level is closely associated with the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We aimed to systematically evaluate the effects of vitamin D supplementation on patients with PCOS, to provide reliable evidence to the clinical treatment of PCOS. Methods We searched PubMed, Medline, EMbase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, WanFang, China national knowledge infrastructure(CNKI) and Weipu databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on vitamin D supplementation for the treatment of PCOS. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and evaluated the risk of bias of included RCTs. RevMan 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. Results 13 RCTs with 840 PCOS patients were included finally. Meta-analyses indicated that vitamin D supplementation increase the serum vitamin D level[mean difference(MD) = 17.81, 95% confidence interval(CI) (10.65, 24.97)] and endometrial thickness [MD = 1.78, 95%CI (0.49, 3.06), P = 0.007], reduce the serum hs-CRP [MD = -0.54, 95%CI (-1.00, -0.08)], parathyroid hormone[MD = -14.76, 95%CI (-28.32, -1.19)], total cholesterol[MD = -12.00, 95%CI (-18.36, -5.56)] and total testosterone level [MD = -0.17, 95%CI (-0.29, -0.05)] (all p < 0.05). No significant differences in the SHBG level [MD = 1.33, 95%CI (-2.70, 5.36)] and mF-G score [MD = 0.04, 95%CI (-0.79, 0.86)] between vitamin D and control group were found (all p > 0.05). Egger's tests showed that there were no publication biases in every synthesized result (all P > 0.05). Conclusion Vitamin D may be helpful to improve the endocrine and metabolism-related indexes in patients with PCOS. More high-quality studies with larger sample size are warranted to further evaluate the role of vitamin D supplementation in patients with PCOS.
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- Biyun Zhang
- Reproductive Immunization Center,Guangdong Provincial Reproductive Science Institute(Guangdong Provincial Fertility Hospital), NHC Key Laboratory of Male Reproduction and Genetics, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510660, China
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- Gynecology Department, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China
- Corresponding author.
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- Reproductive Immunization Center, Guangdong Provincial Reproductive Science Institute(Guangdong Provincial Fertility Hospital), NHC Key Laboratory of Male Reproduction and Genetics, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510660, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Male Reproduction and Genetics, Guangdong Provincial Reproductive Science Institute, Guangdong Provincial Fertility Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510660, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, Zhuhai Center for Maternal and Child Health Care, Zhuhai, Guangdong, 519000, China
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Pieńkowska A, Janicka J, Duda M, Dzwonnik K, Lip K, Mędza A, Szlagatys-Sidorkiewicz A, Brzeziński M. Controversial Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Reducing Insulin Resistance and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Prediabetes: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15040983. [PMID: 36839340 PMCID: PMC9964588 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Prediabetes has become a worldwide health problem. Multiple clinical trials have been conducted to determine the potential benefits of vitamin D supplementation in preventing the conversion to diabetes, but the results are inconsistent. The aims of this study were to evaluate the current knowledge and to suggest recommendations for researchers on designing future trials regarding that matter. METHODS Four databases were searched for randomized control trials from the last 10 years about vitamin D and insulin resistance. The systematic electronic literature search identified 2645 studies, of which thirty-eight qualified for full-text reading and discussion. Finally, eight trials were included. RESULTS Final results of seven trials reported that supplementation of vitamin D does not reduce insulin resistance nor reduces the risk of diabetes mellitus type 2 development in prediabetes. Only one trial showed improvements in fasting glucose and HOMA-IR. CONCLUSIONS Due to the great variation and biases in study designs, an unambiguous interpretation of the results is not possible. To eliminate those vulnerabilities in the future, we made certain suggestions for study design. Long-term and well-designed studies are still required.
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Huang HY, Lin TW, Hong ZX, Lim LM. Vitamin D and Diabetic Kidney Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043751. [PMID: 36835159 PMCID: PMC9960850 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Vitamin D is a hormone involved in many physiological processes. Its active form, 1,25(OH)2D3, modulates serum calcium-phosphate homeostasis and skeletal homeostasis. A growing body of evidence has demonstrated the renoprotective effects of vitamin D. Vitamin D modulates endothelial function, is associated with podocyte preservation, regulates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and has anti-inflammatory effects. Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a leading cause of end-stage kidney disease worldwide. There are numerous studies supporting vitamin D as a renoprotector, potentially delaying the onset of DKD. This review summarizes the findings of current research on vitamin D and its role in DKD.
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- Ho-Yin Huang
- Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-7-3121101-7351; Fax: +886-7-3228721
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Wada T, Miyazawa Y, Ikurumi M, Fuse K, Okekawa A, Onogi Y, Saito S, Tsuneki H, Sasaoka T. A transdermal treatment with MC903 ameliorates diet-induced obesity by reducing visceral fat and increasing myofiber thickness and energy consumption in mice. Nutr Metab (Lond) 2023; 20:10. [PMID: 36774476 PMCID: PMC9921322 DOI: 10.1186/s12986-023-00732-5] [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] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023] Open
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AIM MC903 is a synthetic derivative of vitamin D3 that has been designed to diminish its impact on calcium metabolism and is clinically used as a transdermal reagent for psoriasis. Animal studies showed that an oral or intraperitoneal vitamin D3 treatment prevented the development of obesity. In contrast, the bioavailability of orally administered vitamin D3 is reported to be low in obese patients. In the current study, we aimed to investigate the impact of a transdermal treatment with MC903 in established obese mice. We further studied the underlying mechanisms of MC903-mediated metabolic improvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male C57BL/6 J mice were fed standard chow or a 60% high-fat diet (HFD) for 7 weeks, and a transdermal treatment with MC903 on the ear auricle was initiated thereafter. The metabolic profiles of mice were analyzed during 4 weeks of treatment, and mice were dissected for histological and gene expression analyses. The direct impacts of MC903 and vitamin D3 were investigated using 3T3-L1 adipocytes and C2C12 myotubes in vitro. RESULTS HFD-fed mice showed significant increases in body and epididymal white adipose tissue (eWAT) weights with enlarged adipocytes. They exhibited glucose intolerance, decreased oxygen consumption, and chronic inflammation in eWAT. The transdermal treatment with MC903 significantly ameliorated these metabolic abnormalities in HFD-fed mice without affecting food consumption. In accordance with enhanced energy metabolism, myofiber diameters and the expression of uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) in the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle were significantly increased in MC903-treated HFD mice. In addition, vitamin D3 and MC903 both suppressed adipogenic differentiation and enhanced lipolysis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, and increased UCP3 expression in cultured C2C12 myotubes. Furthermore, MC903 increased oxygen consumption and UCP3 knockdown significantly decreased them in C2C12 myotubes. CONCLUSIONS A transdermal treatment with MC903 increased myofiber diameter and energy metabolism and decreased visceral fat accumulation, thereby improving obesity and glucose intolerance in mice.
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- Tsutomu Wada
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan.
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- grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194 Japan
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- grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194 Japan
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- grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194 Japan
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- grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194 Japan
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- grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194 Japan ,grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XResearch Center for Pre-Disease Science, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XDepartment of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194 Japan ,grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XDepartment of Integrative Pharmacology, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan.
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Acevedo LM, Vidal Á, Aguilera-Tejero E, Rivero JLL. Muscle plasticity is influenced by renal function and caloric intake through the FGF23-vitamin D axis. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2023; 324:C14-C28. [PMID: 36409180 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00306.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Skeletal muscle, the main metabolic engine in the body of vertebrates, is endowed with great plasticity. The association between skeletal muscle plasticity and two highly prevalent health problems: renal dysfunction and obesity, which share etiologic links as well as many comorbidities, is a subject of great relevance. It is important to know how these alterations impact on the structure and function of skeletal muscle because the changes in muscle phenotype have a major influence on the quality of life of the patients. This literature review aims to discuss the influence of a nontraditional axis involving kidney, bone, and muscle on skeletal muscle plasticity. In this axis, the kidneys play a role as the main site for vitamin D activation. Renal disease leads to a direct decrease in 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D, secondary to reduction in renal functional mass, and has an indirect effect, through phosphate retention, that contributes to stimulate fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) secretion by bone cells. FGF23 downregulates the renal synthesis of 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D and upregulates its metabolism. Skeletal production of FGF23 is also regulated by caloric intake: it is increased in obesity and decreased by caloric restriction, and these changes impact on 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D concentrations, which are decreased in obesity and increased after caloric restriction. Thus, both phosphate retention, that develops secondary to renal failure, and caloric intake influence 1,25(OH)2-vitamin D that in turn plays a key role in muscle anabolism.
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- Luz M Acevedo
- Department of Comparative Anatomy and Pathological Anatomy and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Muscular Biopathology, University of Cordoba, Spain.,Departamento de Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Maracay, Venezuela
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- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Spain
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- Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), Reina Sofia University Hospital, University of Cordoba, Spain
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- Department of Comparative Anatomy and Pathological Anatomy and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Laboratory of Muscular Biopathology, University of Cordoba, Spain
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Gou H, Wang Y, Liu Y, Peng C, He W, Sun X. Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation on child and adolescent overweight/obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:255-264. [PMID: 36305951 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04673-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The global prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents has been increasing. Child and adolescent overweight/obesity has been demonstrated to be partially associated with vitamin D deficiency. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation on child and adolescent overweight/obesity. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of science were searched from inception to June 20th, 2022. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the efficacy of vitamin D on child and adolescent overweight/obesity were included. The Cochrane bias risk assessment tool was used to assess the bias risk of included studies, and subgroup analysis was conducted based on different administration dosages. All data-analyses were performed using R 4.2.1. There were 1502 articles retrieved, and 10 eligible studies were finally included, with a total of 595 participants. Meta-analysis showed no differences in LDL, TC, TG, BMI, ALP, Ca, and PTH between vitamin-D (Vit-D) group and placebo, while Vit-D group resulted in improved HOMA-IR[WMD = - 0.348, 95%CI (- 0.477, - 0.219), p = 0.26]. Subgroup-analysis showed no significant difference in the increase of 25-(OH)-D between subgroups (p = 0.39), whereas the serum 25-(OH)-D level was increased under different Vit-D doses [WMD = 6.973, 95%CI (3.072, 10.873)]. High daily dose (≥ 4000 IU/d) of Vit-D might decrease CRP and increase HDL levels. Conclusion: High dose of Vit-D supplementation (over 4000 IU/d) would reduce several cardiometabolic risk indicators and improve insulin resistance. More high-quality and large-scale RCTs are needed to provide more robust evidence. What is Known: • Vit-D deficiency is common in overweight/obesity (OW/OB) children and adolescents. • Previous randomized studies on the benefit of Vit-D supplementation to OW/OB children and adolescents are inconsistent. What is New: • This is the first meta-analysis conducted to assess the efficacy of Vit-D supplementation on child and adolescent OW/OB. • High dose of Vit-D supplementation is beneficial to cardiovascular metabolism, and improve insulin resistance on child and adolescent OW/OB.
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- Hao Gou
- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
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Liu J, Fu L, Jin S, Jia Y, Zhang J, Sun C, Na L. Vitamin D status in children and its association with glucose metabolism in northern China: a combination of a cross-sectional and retrospective study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e061146. [PMID: 36446458 PMCID: PMC9710338 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061146] [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] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore the vitamin D status of children in northern China and the association between vitamin D and glucose metabolism. DESIGN Cross-sectional study was conducted among child participants and retrospective study designs were conducted among adult participants. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Both studies were recruited from Harbin, 326 children were included in children's study, 8469 adults were included in adult study. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Physical examination, lifestyle and dietary habit data were recorded in all the participants. Serum insulin, glucose, 25(OH)D3 concentrations in children and serum glucose and lipids levels in adults were measured. Rickets history was also investigated in adults, which was used to define vitamin D deficiency in childhood. The associations were tested by linear regression and binary logistic regression. RESULT In the children's study, only 10.7% of participants were vitamin D sufficient (≥30 ng/mL). Inverse correlations between serum 25(OH)D3 concentration and fasting insulin and homeostasis model assessment - insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) were found, and children with lower serum 25(OH)D3 concentrations were likely to have insulin resistance (IR) (OR: 0.955, 95% CI: 0.917 to 0.995, p value: 0.027). In an adult study, rickets in childhood increased the risk of type 2 diabetes in male participants (OR=1.414, 95% CI=1.013 to 1.972; p value=0.042), but this result was not observed in female participants. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that vitamin D deficiency is widespread in northern China. Vitamin D deficiency in childhood was associated with IR and increased the risk of type 2 diabetes in male adults.
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- Junyi Liu
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and food hygiene, College of Public Health, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Nutrition and food hygiene, College of Public Health, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, China
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Cordeiro A, Luna M, Pereira SE, Saboya CJ, Ramalho A. Impairment of Vitamin D Nutritional Status and Metabolic Profile Are Associated with Worsening of Obesity According to the Edmonton Obesity Staging System. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232314705. [PMID: 36499033 PMCID: PMC9737556 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232314705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Obesity is associated with a higher risk of Vitamin D (VD) inadequacy and metabolic diseases. The Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS) is an innovative tool for the evaluation of obesity that goes beyond body weight and considers clinic, functional and menta- health issues. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of VD according to the stages of EOSS and its relationship with the metabolic profile. In the cross-sectional study, we evaluated anthropometric parameters, physical activity, blood pressure, biochemical and metabolic variables, and VD nutritional status. A total of 226 individuals were categorized using EOSS: 1.3%, 22.1%, 62.9%, and 13.7% were in stages 0, 1, 2 and 3, respectively. Regarding the metabolic changes and comorbidities, insulin resistance and hyperuricemia were diagnosed in some individuals in EOSS 1, 2, and 3. EOSS 2 and 3 presented a significant relative-risk for the development of arterial hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and liver disease, compared with EOSS 0. In all stages, there were observed means of 25(OH)D serum concentrations below 30 ng/mL (EOSS 0 24.9 ± 3.3 ng/mL; EOSS 3 15.9 ± 5.4 ng/mL; p = 0.031), and 25(OH)D deficiency was present in all stages. Individuals with obesity classified in more advanced stages of EOSS had lower serum concentrations of 25(OH)D and a worse metabolic profile.
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- Adryana Cordeiro
- Micronutrients Research Center (NPqM), Department of Social Applied Nutrition, Institute of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
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- Micronutrients Research Center (NPqM), Department of Social Applied Nutrition, Institute of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
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- Micronutrients Research Center (NPqM), Department of Social Applied Nutrition, Institute of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Center of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Carlos Saboya, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Micronutrients Research Center (NPqM), Department of Social Applied Nutrition, Institute of Nutrition, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-901, Brazil
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