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Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease.

Robert J Spinner and Huan Wang

Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 20(4):345-53 (2011) PMID 21519252

Vitamin D plays a role in many biochemical pathways outside of bone and calcium metabolism, including the cardiovascular system. Prior studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease. In this review, we summarize existing studies investigating these associations, specifically those addressing potential mechanisms, epidemiologic associations, and possible benefits of supplementation.

DOI: 10.1097/MNH.0b013e3283474985
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