Risks
of Vitamin D Insufficiencies
Article Summary:
A review of a study concerning the risks of Vitamin D insufficiency
in postmenopausal women. Previously, Vitamin D has shown to be an
important factor in risk levels of osteoporosis and fracture in
postmenopausal women. In the 161 women studied, who were all healthy
except for osteoporosis, Vitamin D insufficiencies were found in
39.1% of those observed.
The bone mineral density levels in the lumbar spine were found to
be associated with Vitamin D, body mass index, and years after menopause.
Similarly, these factors were found to be prevalent indicators of
femoral neck bone mineral density.
Results from the study conclude that despite the overall health
of postmenopausal women, Vitamin D insufficiencies are common risk
factors. These insufficiencies lead to osteoporosis associated with
increased bone remodeling and low bone mass.
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Therefore,
Vitamin D consumption should be monitored closely in postmenopausal
woman and daily diets should be supplemented accordingly.
Authors:
Mezquita-Raya P, Munoz-Torres M, Luna JD, Luna V, Lopez-Rodriguez
F, Torres-Vela E, Escobar-Jimenez F.
Institution:
Endocrinology Division, University Hospital San Cecilio, Granada,
Spain.
Country of Publication:
Spain
Source:
J Bone Miner Res. 2001 Aug;16(8):1408-15. NIH.
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