Association of Vitamin D and Cardiovascular Disease: A Review
Pirzadozahid Ali, Zohor Ahmed Kamal Eldein Ali Mohamed
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ABSTRACT
Acute and chronic cardiovascular issues are on the rise globally. A
range of essential treatments is opted to counter the situations. Accurate
diagnosis with proper medication can improve the outcomes along with much more
survival chances. Vitamin D is a lipid-soluble vitamin that was known to be
essential for calcium and phosphorus metabolism and bone health in general.
Alongside, ever-growing cardiac complications, the increment of Vitamin D
deficiency in several populations are also on the rise globally. Changing
lifestyles and food habits are mostly responsible for such outcomes. However,
the impact of Vitamin D deficiency is far-reaching and not limited to only
mineral metabolism and bone health. Literature evidence suggests that Vitamin D
deficiency can directly or indirectly induce cardiovascular risk factors and
can elevate cardiovascular diseases. Hence, vitamin D deficiency should be
considered seriously and treated with the utmost care. Molecular investigations
suggested several benefits of Vitamin D in relation to Atherosclerosis,
hypertension and cardiovascular issues. However, clinical trial outcomes are
not satisfactory. In this review, we would like to present certain facts that provide
the molecular level research outcomes and their important outcomes and the
results related to the clinical study as well. The present situation and
dilemma pertaining to the use of Vitamin D in cardiovascular complications
suggest further specific extensive research on this subject encompassing
assessment of vitamin D level to the clinical outcomes.
Keywords: cardiovascular diseases;
Vitamin D; Atherosclerosis