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Ceolin G, Antunes LDC, Moretti M, Rieger DK, Moreira JD. Vitamin D and depression in older adults: lessons learned from observational and clinical studies. Nutr Res Rev 2023; 36:259-280. [PMID: 35022097 DOI: 10.1017/s0954422422000026] [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: 11/06/2022]
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Depression is a mental disorder triggered by the interaction of social, psychological and biological factors that have an important impact on an individual's life. Despite being a well-studied disease with several established forms of treatment, its prevalence is increasing, especially among older adults. New forms of treatment and prevention are encouraged, and some researchers have been discussing the effects of vitamin D (VitD) on depression; however, the exact mechanism by which VitD exerts its effects is not yet conclusive. In this study, we aimed to discuss the possible mechanisms underlying the association between VitD and depression in older adults. Therefore, we conducted a systematic search of databases for indexed articles published until 30 April 2021. The primary focus was on both observational studies documenting the association between VitD and depression/depressive symptoms, and clinical trials documenting the effects of VitD supplementation on depression/depressive symptoms, especially in older adults. Based on pre-clinical, clinical and observational studies, it is suggested that the maintenance of adequate VitD concentrations is an important issue, especially in older adults, which are a risk population for both VitD deficiency and depression. Nevertheless, it is necessary to carry out more studies using longitudinal approaches in low- and middle-income countries to develop a strong source of evidence to formulate guidelines and interventions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gilciane Ceolin
- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Translational Nutritional Neuroscience working Group, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Translational Nutritional Neuroscience working Group, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biochemistry, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Translational Nutritional Neuroscience working Group, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Translational Nutritional Neuroscience working Group, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Mergl R, Dogan-Sander E, Willenberg A, Wirkner K, Kratzsch J, Riedel-Heller S, Allgaier AK, Hegerl U, Sander C. The effect of depressive symptomatology on the association of vitamin D and sleep. BMC Psychiatry 2021; 21:178. [PMID: 33823823 PMCID: PMC8025511 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-021-03176-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Sleep disorders and vitamin D deficiency are highly prevalent health problems. Few studies examined the effect of vitamin D concentrations on objectively measured sleep with high methodological quality and temporal proximity. Previous analysis within the LIFE-Adult-Study suggested that a lower concentration of serum vitamin D was associated with both shorter and later night sleep. However, no conclusion about underlying mechanisms could be drawn. We addressed the question whether this relationship is explained by the presence of depressive syndromes, which are linked to both vitamin D deficiency and sleep disturbances. METHODS It was investigated whether the association of vitamin D concentrations and night sleep parameters is mediated or moderated by depressive symptomatology. We investigated a subset (n = 1252) of the community sample from the LIFE-Adult-Study, in which sleep parameters had been objectively assessed using actigraphy, based on which two sleep parameters were calculated: night sleep duration and midsleep time. Serum 25(OH) D concentrations were measured using an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. Depressive symptomatology was evaluated with the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. The mediation effect was analyzed by using Hayes' PROCESS macro tool for SPSS for Windows. RESULTS The depressive symptomatology was neither significantly associated with night sleep duration nor midsleep time. The associations between vitamin D concentrations and night sleep duration/midsleep time through mediation by depressive symptomatology were not significant. Corresponding moderator analyses were also non-significant. CONCLUSION The associations between vitamin D concentrations and night sleep parameters (sleep duration and midsleep time) seem to be neither mediated nor moderated by depressive symptomatology.
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- Roland Mergl
- grid.7752.70000 0000 8801 1556Institute of Psychology, Universität der Bundeswehr München, Neubiberg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig Medical Centre, Semmelweisstrasse 10, D-04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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- grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786LIFE - Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany ,grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany ,grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786LIFE - Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786LIFE - Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany ,grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.7752.70000 0000 8801 1556Institute of Psychology, Universität der Bundeswehr München, Neubiberg, Germany
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- grid.7839.50000 0004 1936 9721Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics, and Psychotherapy, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig Medical Centre, Semmelweisstrasse 10, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany ,grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786LIFE - Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Li XD, Cao HJ, Xie SY, Li KC, Liu KY, Tao FB, Yang LS. Urban-rural differences in the effect of empty-nest on mental health and behaviors of Chinese older population. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2021; 27:1334-1346. [PMID: 33434073 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2021.1874439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This study aimed to comprehensively analyze the effect of empty-nest on mental health and behaviors of the older population and explore the urban-rural differences. Data from the Cohort of Older People Health and Environment Controllable Factors were used, including 1071 older people aged 60 or over from a rural and an urban. Mental health, daily life behaviors, chronic physical diseases, and activities of daily living were evaluated. Logistic regression was used. The prevalence of empty-nest in older people was 55.0% in urban and 58.7% in rural. The empty-nest older people in urban were more likely to participate in physical exercise (OR[95%CI]: 1.55[1.03-2.31]), while the empty-nest older people in rural had lower rate of smoking (OR[95%CI]: 0.46[0.28-0.76]) and religious belief (OR[95%CI]: 1.61[1.01-2.58]), and higher prevalence of depression (OR[95%CI]: 1.55[1.03-2.35]) and higher level of total cholesterol (OR[95%CI]: 1.51[1.03-2.19]) compared with the non-empty-nest older people. In conclusion, the prevalence of empty-nest in older people was high both in rural and urban in China. Empty-nest exerts greater influences on the older people in rural than in urban, which should be given more attention, especially the depression and high total cholesterol.
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- Xiu-De Li
- Department of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases Prevention and Control, Lu'an Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Anhui Lu'an, China.,Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Hefei, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases Prevention and Control, Lu'an Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Anhui Lu'an, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases Prevention and Control, Lu'an Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Anhui Lu'an, China
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- Department of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases Prevention and Control, Lu'an Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Anhui Lu'an, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Hefei, China
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- Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Hefei, China.,Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Population Health and Aristogenics, Anhui Hefei, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Anhui Hefei, China
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Ceolin G, Matsuo LH, Confortin SC, D'Orsi E, Rieger DK, Moreira JD. Lower serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol is associated with depressive symptoms in older adults in Southern Brazil. Nutr J 2020; 19:123. [PMID: 33189154 PMCID: PMC7666456 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-020-00638-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Older adults are one of the most susceptible populations to depression, especially those living in low- and middle-income countries. As well, they are also considering a risk group for vitamin D deficiency. Low serum vitamin D has been associated with an increased risk of brain neuropsychiatry disorders. We aimed to investigate the association between serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol concentrations and depressive symptoms in adults aged 60 years and over from southern Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional analysis was performed using data collected during 2013–2014 from the populational-based longitudinal EpiFloripa Aging Study (n = 1197). Serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol concentrations were analyzed and classified according to the Endocrine Society reference values [sufficiency (≥ 30 ng/mL), insufficiency (21–29 ng/mL), and deficiency (≤ 20 ng/mL)]. Depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Geriatric Depression Scale (15-item GDS). Logistic regression was performed to assess depressive symptoms in each vitamin D category. The analysis was adjusted for sex, age, skin color, family income, leisure-time physical activities, social or religious groups attendance, morbidities, cognitive impairment, and dependence in activities of daily living. Results A total of 557 participants with complete data for exposure and outcome were enrolled in the analysis. Most of the sample participants were female (63.1%), age-range 60–69 years (42.2%), white skin color (85.1%), and vitamin D serum level samples were collected in autumn (50.7%). Depressive symptoms were present in 15.8% of the participants, and the prevalence was higher in individuals classified as deficient in vitamin D (23.2, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 15.6;32.9) and insufficiency (17.2, 95%CI = 11.0;25.9). The crude analysis showed that vitamin D deficient participants had 3.08 (CI = 1.53;6.20) times higher odds to present depressive symptoms compared to vitamin D sufficiency. After adjusting, the association was maintained [OR 2.27 (95%CI = 1.05;4.94). Conclusions Serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol deficiency was positively associated with depressive symptoms in older adults from southern Brazil.
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- Gilciane Ceolin
- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
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- Department of Public Health, Postgraduate Program in Public Health, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Translational Nutritional Neuroscience Working Group, Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil.,Translational Nutritional Neuroscience Working Group. Postgraduate Program in Nutrition. Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Campus Universitário - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Translational Nutritional Neuroscience Working Group, Postgraduate Program in Nutrition, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil. .,Translational Nutritional Neuroscience Working Group. Postgraduate Program in Nutrition. Department of Nutrition, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Campus Universitário - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil.
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Effects of vitamin D on mood and sleep in the healthy population: Interpretations from the serotonergic pathway. Sleep Med Rev 2020; 55:101379. [PMID: 32987320 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2020.101379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Vitamin D insufficiency is common in the healthy population. Recent insights addressed the role of vitamin D in serotonin and melatonin regulation, suggesting that increasing vitamin D status may be helpful for improving mood and sleep. This literature review covers the current state of evidence regarding potential effects of vitamin D on mood and sleep indicators in healthy people. In total, 11 observational studies were found for sleep, and 54 studies on mood (including ten RCTs). These studies revealed mixed results for both sleep and mood. The findings were interpreted based on the previously proposed serotonergic pathway of vitamin D. Implications and challenges for future research regarding the timing of blood sampling, timing and dosage of supplement intake and investigating the response dynamics are discussed.
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Bigman G. Vitamin D metabolites, D 3 and D 2, and their independent associations with depression symptoms among adults in the United States. Nutr Neurosci 2020; 25:648-656. [PMID: 32684140 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2020.1794422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background: The two metabolites of vitamin D; serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) and D2 (25(OH)D2), and their independent roles in mood regulation are unexplored. This study aims to examine 25(OH)D3 and 25(OH)D2 and their interplay with depression symptoms.Materials and Methods: Utilizing data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2011, 2013-2014), a cross-sectional study was conducted. Depression was assessed using the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, and those with total score ≥5 were considered as having mild to severe depression symptoms. 25(OH)D3 and 25(OH)D2, the clinical markers of vitamins D3 and D2, were measured. Weighted logistic regressions were utilized to examine the adjusted association between 25(OH)D3 and depression, and the effect modification of 25(OH)D2.Results: The sample included 11,471 participants aged 20-80 years. Of those, 23.4% reported symptoms of depression, 28.9% had 25(OH)D3 deficiencies(<20 ng/mL), and 21.5% exhibited presence of 25(OH)D2(>0.6 ng/mL). After adjustment, among participants with presence of 25(OH)D2, those who had 25(OH)D3 deficiencies were more likely by 54% to report depression symptoms (OR = 1.54,95%CI:1.14-2.07). In fact, among participants with nearly no 25(OH)D2 presence, a significant effect estimate between 25(OH)D3 deficiency and depression symptom was not observed(OR = 1.11,95%CI:0.94-1.31).Conclusions: Both vitamin D metabolites retain an independent and significant role in mood regulation. The study provides valuable insights on vitamin D3 and its significant relationship with depression symptoms in the presence of vitamin D2. Further research is required to elucidate the distinct mechanisms of these two vitamin D metabolites on depression.
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- Galya Bigman
- Division of Epidemiology and Prevention, Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Bigman G. Age-related Smell and Taste Impairments and Vitamin D Associations in the U.S. Adults National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12040984. [PMID: 32252288 PMCID: PMC7230220 DOI: 10.3390/nu12040984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Smell and taste decline with aging, and markedly deteriorate when nutritional deficiencies occur. This study aims to examine the associations between Vitamin D (VD) deficiency and smell and taste impairments among adults. This paper details a cross-sectional study utilizing data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2013–2014.). Smell impairment was assessed by the Pocket Smell Test and defined as failing to correctly identify six or more of the eight odors. Taste impairment was defined as failing to correctly identify quinine or sodium chloride. VD was measured as serum 25-hydroxyvitamin. Multivariable weighted logistic regressions were utilized. Adjusted odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were presented. Overall, 2216 (smell sample) and 2636 (taste sample) participants were included, aged between 40 and 80 years old. Of those, 18.3% had taste impairment, 12.2% had smell impairment, and 20% had VD deficiency (<20 ng/mL). Compared to participants with sufficient VD (>30 ng/mL), those with VD deficiency were more likely by 39% to report a higher prevalence of smell impairment (OR = 1.39, 95%CI: 1.02–1.89); and only participants aged 70–80 years with VD inadequacy (20–30 ng/mL) were more likely by 96% to report a higher prevalence of taste impairment (OR = 1.96, 95%CI: 1.35–1.85). VD may have a significant role in age-related smell impairment in adults aged 40 years or older, and in age-related taste impairment in the elderly aged 70–80 years.
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- Galya Bigman
- Division of Epidemiology and Prevention, Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore City, MD 21201, USA
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Grant WB, Whiting SJ, Schwalfenberg GK, Genuis SJ, Kimball SM. Estimated economic benefit of increasing 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations of Canadians to or above 100 nmol/L. DERMATO-ENDOCRINOLOGY 2016; 8:e1248324. [PMID: 27942348 PMCID: PMC5129897 DOI: 10.1080/19381980.2016.1248324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2016] [Revised: 09/30/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Mounting evidence from observational and clinical trials indicates that optimal vitamin D reduces the risk of many diseases. We used observational studies and recent data on 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations of Canadians from Cycle 3 of the Canadian Health Measures Survey to estimate the reduction in disease incidence, mortality rates, and the total economic burden (direct plus indirect) of disease if 25(OH)D concentrations of all Canadians were raised to or above 100 nmol/L. Recently, the mean 25(OH)D concentration of Canadians varied depending on age and season (51-69 nmol/L), with an overall mean of 61 nmol/L. The diseases affected by 25(OH)D concentration included cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, respiratory infections, and musculoskeletal disorders. We used 25(OH)D concentration-health outcome relations for breast cancer and cardiovascular disease and results of clinical trials with vitamin D for respiratory infections and musculoskeletal disorders to estimate the reductions in disease burden for increased 25(OH)D concentrations. If all Canadians attained 25(OH)D concentrations>100 nmol/L, the calculated reduction in annual economic burden of disease was $12.5 ± 6 billion on the basis of economic burdens for 2016 and a reduction in annual premature deaths by 23,000 (11,000-34,000) on the basis of rates for 2011. However, the effects on disease incidence, economic burden, and mortality rate would be phased in gradually over several years primarily because once a chronic disease is established, vitamin D affects its progression only modestly. Nevertheless, national policy changes are justified to improve vitamin D status of Canadians through promotion of safe sun exposure messages, vitamin D supplement use, and/or facilitation of food fortification.
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- William B. Grant
- Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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