Effects of ARB, Vitamin D3 on Parathyroid Hormone and Aldosterone
Investigators examined whether short-term treatment with an angiotensin II receptor blocker and/or vitamin D3 reduced PTH levels.
Vitamins
Preterm Infant Vitamin D Level Affects Calcium and Bone Health
Vitamin D levels in preterm infants are significantly correlated with optimal calcium homeostasis and bone mineralization of the femur.
Inverse Association Between Serum 25(OH)D Levels and Risk for Diabetes
Further research is needed on whether high 25(OH)D might prevent type 2 diabetes or transition of prediabetes to diabetes.
Vitamin D Insufficiency Associated With Insulin Resistance Independent of Obesity in Children
Further clinical trials are needed to explore the potential beneficial effect of vitamin D supplementation, via fortified foods and/or dietary supplements, on insulin resistance, and possibly on weight management.
Factors Identified to Predict Fatty Liver in Obese Teens
Ethnicity,race, markers of insulin resistance, and genetic factors might help identify obese youth at risk for developing fatty liver.
USPSTF Issues Recommendation for Vitamin D, Calcium Supplementation for Fracture Prevention
The USPSTF has released recommendations for vitamin D and calcium supplementation for the primary prevention of fractures in community-dwelling adults.
Risk for Childhood Obesity Increased With Low Maternal Vitamin D Levels
Researchers evaluated the association between low maternal vitamin D status in early pregnancy and the likelihood of childhood obesity in the offspring.
Vitamin D Associated With Improved Bone Health in Epilepsy
In this review, 2 independent investigators searched clinical trial databases for studies that evaluated the link between vitamin D supplements and bone health in adult patients with epilepsy.
Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Reduce Fracture Risk in Older Adults
New findings do not support routine vitamin D and calcium supplementation in community-dwelling older adults for lowering the incidence of osteoporosis-related fractures.
Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Depressive Symptoms, Cardiac Events
Vitamin D supplement use is linked to reduced depressive symptoms and cardiac events for patients with moderate to severe depressive symptoms.
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