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Recent Updates and Advances in the Association Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Thrombotic Disease.

Nutrients
January 1, 1970
Amirhossein Faghih Ojaroodi et al. (5 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the relationship between Vitamin D levels and the risk of thrombosis, including its anticoagulant properties and influence on inflammatory pathways.

Results Summary

The study found that low serum levels of Vitamin D correlate with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), though findings were inconsistent. Potential mechanisms include modulation of thrombomodulin and tissue factor expression, as well as enhancement of anti-inflammatory cytokines.

Population

Global population, with a focus on those with limited sunlight exposure.

Effective Dosage

Not mentioned

Duration

Not mentioned

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (7)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Vitamin D
neutral
skeletal health
-
-
essential role in maintaining
#1
Vitamin D
neutral
calcium and phosphate metabolism
-
-
regulating
#2
Vitamin D deficiency
neutral
a substantial portion of the global population
global population
prevalence rates ranging from 8% to 18%
affects
#3
low serum levels of Vitamin D
increase
venous thromboembolism (VTE)
-
-
correlate with an increased risk of
#4
Vitamin D
neutral
thrombomodulin and tissue factor expression
-
-
modulation of
#5
Vitamin D
increase
anti-inflammatory cytokines
-
-
enhancement of
#6
strategies to increase Vitamin D levels
decrease
thrombotic events
populations with limited exposure to sunlight
-
prevent
#7
Abstract

Vitamin D (VD) is a vital lipophilic secosteroid hormone known for its essential role in maintaining skeletal health and regulating calcium and phosphate metabolism. Recent evidence has begun to illuminate its significance beyond bone health, particularly in relation to thrombosis-a condition characterized by blood clot formation within the vascular system that can lead to serious cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke. VD deficiency, defined as a plasma 25-hydroxyVD level below 25 nmol/L, affects a substantial portion of the global population, with prevalence rates ranging from 8% to 18%. This study systematically explores the relationships between VD levels and the risk of thrombosis, investigating the underlying mechanisms including VD's anticoagulant properties, influence on inflammatory pathways, and interactions with endothelial cells. Epidemiological data suggest that low serum levels of VD correlate with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), although the reported findings remain inconsistent. Mechanisms that potentially link VD to thrombotic risk include modulation of thrombomodulin and tissue factor expression, as well as enhancement of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Given the prevalence of VD insufficiency, particularly among populations with limited exposure to sunlight, this research highlights the urgent need for strategies to increase VD levels through dietary modifications and supplementation in order to prevent thrombotic events.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansVitamin D DeficiencyVitamin DThrombosisRisk FactorsPrevalenceVenous Thromboembolism
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Quality75/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations2
Citations/Year2.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.25
Weight Score1.42
Normalized Score0.55
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