Serum Vitamin D Level and Gut Microbiota in Women.

ABSTRACT: Obesity and vitamin D deficiency are two major public health concerns. Evidence suggests that alteration in gut microbiota composition is a possible risk factor for obesity. Additionally, altered vitamin D status has a potential role in shaping the gut microbial community. Further, the prevalence of obesity has been rising in the Middle East, especially among women of reproductive age, which is of specific concern due to its adverse effects on the health of their offspring. To date, limited evidence is available on the association between gut microbiota composition and vitamin D levels in Arab women. This study aims to identify the associations between serum vitamin D, gut microbiota, and obesity among Saudi females. The current study is a case-control study including 92 women aged 18 to 2

SUBMITTER: Al-Khaldy NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9914434 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature