Authors: Abigail Fraser, Dylan Williams, Debbie A. Lawlor
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0013882
Abstract Summary
New research analyzing nearly 4,000 US adults reveals that vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, and calcium each affect heart disease risk through distinct pathways. Low vitamin D linked to higher insulin, glucose, and blood pressure, plus lower good cholesterol. High calcium associated with multiple risk factors including triglycerides and blood sugar. High parathyroid hormone tied to elevated blood pressure.
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Large US study finds vitamin D deficiency linked to worse blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, while higher calcium and parathyroid hormone associate with different heart risks.
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