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ea0031p184 | Obesity, diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2013

Effects of vitamin D supplementation on blood pressure, glucocorticoids and cardiovascular risk markers in healthy subjects

Al-dujaili Emad , Giudice Veronica , Fyfe Lorna , Kita Joanna

Background: Recently, vitamin D has received an enormous attention, primarily at the public health level due to its numerous biological effects. It has been suggested that vitamin D deficiency may adversely affect blood pressure and the cardiovascular system. The aim of this project was to determine the possible effects and association between vitamin D intake, blood pressure, glucocorticoids and CVD risk factors.Methods: Two pilot studies have been carr...