Vitamin D Deficiency and Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Posted in Cardiovascular, Vitamin D on Mar 31st, 2009
1739 offspring (Caucasian) of the original Framingham Heart Study were eligible for the Framingham Offspring Cohort. Mean age was 59 years, 55% were women (947) were without prior cardiovascular disease. 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured and deficiency groups were identified as < 15 ng/mL and < 10 ng/mL. 28% of individuals had levels < 15 […]