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Role of Vitamin D in Cardiometabolic Diseases
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Vitamin D deficiency is a highly prevalent condition.
Low vitamin D levels have long been associated with bone diseases, such as rickets in children and osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults.
However, it has become apparent in recent years that adequate vitamin D levels are also important for optimal functioning of many organs and tissues throughout the body, including the cardiovascular system.
Evolving data indicate that vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Studies have shown that low vitamin D levels are associated with hypertension, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, left ventricular hypertrophy, and chronic vascular inflammation, all of which are risk factors for CVD.
This paper reviews the definition and pathophysiology of vitamin D deficiency, clinical evidence linking vitamin D and CVD risk, diabetes and its complications, and metabolic syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Chaoxun. 2013. Role of Vitamin D in Cardiometabolic Diseases. Journal of Diabetes Research،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Chaoxun. Role of Vitamin D in Cardiometabolic Diseases. Journal of Diabetes Research No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Chaoxun. Role of Vitamin D in Cardiometabolic Diseases. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456843