Why was this study done? Many studies have noted an inverse relationship between vitamin D status and increasing weight. The studies postulate that adipose (fat) tissue sequesters vitamin D, making it less available to the body. This study was designed to help define the relationship between vitamin D and weight by determining the effects of…
Why was this study done? From many population-based studies, there appears to be a relationship between vitamin D status and cardiovascular disease. This study was designed to help further the knowledge of this relationship. What did the study find? There was a strong relationship between the amount of serum vitamin D measured in 257 volunteers…
Why was this study done? Many observational (population studies) have shown a relationship between vitamin D status and cardiovascular disease. This study was designed to help define the association between vitamin D and cardiovascular health by determining the effects of vitamin D supplementation on HDL cholesterol levels in overweight and obese subjects. What did the…