Vitamin D and the Metabolic Syndrome in Indian Sub-population
Autor: | MANUJ SHARMA, V.K. SHARMA, R.K. JAIN, PRAYANK JAIN |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Zdroj: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 89-91 (2012) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |
Popis: | Introduction: Low serum 5-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels have been related to insulin resistance, the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components. The aim of our analysis was to investigate the association of 25(OH)D with IDF-defined MetS. Design: This was a cross-sectional study of 50 participants aged 15–65 years. Results: Mean age of the participants was 42.14 years. 25(OH)D levels were inversely associated with BMI, waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), triglycerides, and fasting blood glucose (P |
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