Predictors of 25-hydroxyvitamin D status among individuals with metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The risk of metabolic syndrome can be influenced by inadequate vitamin D levels, and exposure to sunlight is the main external source of vitamin D. The present study assessed the influence of environmental, biological, and nutritional factors in relation to seasonal 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentration in individuals with metabolic syndrome.

Methods

This cross-sectional study enrolled 180 individuals with metabolic syndrome aged between 18 and 80 years. The 25OHD concentration was considered the dependent variable; independent variables included age, sex, skin color, use of sunscreen, skin type, sun exposure score, ultraviolet radiation index, geographic location, season, body mass index, waist:hip ratio, waist circumference, parathyroid hormone level, total

SUBMITTER: Aquino SLS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5987652 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature