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A Personalized Approach to Vitamin D Supplementation in Cardiovascular Health Beyond the Bone: An Expert Consensus by the Italian National Institute for Cardiovascular Research.

Nutrients
January 1, 1970
Anna Vittoria Mattioli et al. (31 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to clarify the mechanisms by which vitamin D impacts cardiovascular health and propose personalized supplementation strategies for high-risk subgroups.

Results Summary

The study found an association between low vitamin D levels and increased cardiovascular mortality, highlighting its influence on vascular function, inflammation, and metabolic pathways. It also proposed tailored supplementation strategies for optimizing cardiovascular outcomes.

Population

General population with emphasis on high-risk subgroups (e.g., individuals with hypertension, diabetes).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (10)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
vitamin D
neutral
cardiovascular health
-
-
impacts
#1
vitamin D
neutral
bone metabolism
-
-
well-established effects on
#2
vitamin D
neutral
vascular function
-
-
influence on
#3
vitamin D
neutral
inflammation
-
-
influence on
#4
vitamin D
neutral
metabolic pathways
-
-
influence on
#5
vitamin D supplementation
neutral
-
individual cardiovascular risk profiles, baseline vitamin D levels, and comorbid conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes
-
personalized approach
#6
-
increase
low vitamin D levels
-
-
association between
#7
-
increase
cardiovascular mortality
-
-
association between
#8
vitamin D supplementation
neutral
-
high-risk subgroups
-
tailored strategies for
#9
vitamin D management
neutral
cardiovascular outcomes
-
-
optimizing
#10
Abstract

Vitamin D is increasingly recognized for its role in cardiovascular health beyond its well-established effects on bone metabolism. This review synthesizes findings from observational studies, interventional trials, and meta-analyses to clarify the mechanisms through which vitamin D impacts cardiovascular health, including its influence on vascular function, inflammation, and metabolic pathways. Additionally, this review emphasizes the importance of a personalized approach to vitamin D supplementation, integrating individual cardiovascular risk profiles, baseline vitamin D levels, and comorbid conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes. While current evidence supports the association between low vitamin D levels and increased cardiovascular mortality, this work contributes novel insights by proposing tailored strategies for supplementation, particularly for high-risk subgroups. Practical recommendations for implementing these strategies in clinical practice are also discussed, providing a framework for optimizing cardiovascular outcomes through individualized vitamin D management.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansVitamin DDietary SupplementsCardiovascular DiseasesPrecision MedicineConsensusVitamin D DeficiencyItalyHeart Disease Risk FactorsBone and Bones
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.48
Normalized Score0.67
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