Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Several studies have reported an association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations and pulmonary function in the general population. However, results remain conflicting. In addition, the underlying mechanisms by which vitamin D affects pulmonary function are unknown.Objective: To assess the relationship of vitamin D status with pulmonary function and whether this relationship is mediated by physical function and/or inflam...

Introduction: Although vitamin D is well known for its function in calcium homeostasis and bone mineralisation, several studies have shown an effect on physical function and muscle strength. Also, vitamin D has been associated with pulmonary function and the incidence of airway infections. As vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in COPD-patients, supplementation might have a beneficial effect in these patients.Objective: To assess the effect of vitam...

Introduction: Overall and abdominal obesity are both well-established risk factors of vitamin D deficiency. However, it is unclear which fat depot is most strongly related to serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations.Objective: This study aims to distinguish specific contributions of total body fat, abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue (aSAT), visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and hepatic fat on 25(OH)D concentrations.Methods...