Vitamin D and Heart Health in Women
Author Information
Author(s): Saadi Hussein F, Gary Nicholls M, Christopher M Frampton, Sheela Benedict, Javed Yasin
Primary Institution: UAE University
Hypothesis
What is the relationship between vitamin D levels and cardiac natriuretic peptide in nulliparous and lactating women?
Conclusion
There were no significant correlations between vitamin D levels and cardiac natriuretic peptide in the studied women.
Supporting Evidence
- Vitamin D levels were low in most women studied.
- NT-proBNP levels were within the normal range.
- Vitamin D supplementation did not significantly change NT-proBNP levels.
Takeaway
The study looked at how vitamin D affects heart health in women who haven't had children and those who are breastfeeding, but found no clear link.
Methodology
The study measured vitamin D and cardiac markers in women before and after vitamin D supplementation.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to lack of time-matched controls and low vitamin D levels in all subjects.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group and did not assess cardiac structure changes.
Participant Demographics
88 nulliparous Emirati women and 90 lactating women, mostly Arab and South Asian.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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