Tag Archives: cardiovascular disease



Randomized controlled trial finds 4,000 IU/day of vitamin D helps heart function

Dr. Cannell discusses a recent study that has followed his and Dr. Vasquez’s suggested trial guidelines for a successful RCT.

Vitamin D status linked to chronic stable angina

A recent study conducted in India found that low vitamin D status may be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

New study finds vitamin D status may be inversely associated with physical capacity for cardiac rehabilitation patients

An observational study found that vitamin D deficiency was related to less improvement in physical capacity after cardiac rehabilitation.

New study finds both high and low vitamin D levels associated with increased cardiovascular disease mortality

New research has reported a J-shaped curve for the relationship between vitamin D levels and cardiovascular disease mortality.

New study reveals vitamin D’s long-term role in mortality and a variety of diseases

New research shows the potential benefit of vitamin D on the risk of mortality over 13 years in patients with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.


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New comprehensive review determines vitamin D is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Using an interesting study design, researchers have found that vitamin D is an established risk factor for cardiovascular disease.


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New study finds elevated parathyroid hormone may not be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases

A recent study found that elevated parathyroid hormone levels are not a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, contrary to previous research.

Aging, sun exposure, and heart health: What’s the relationship?

We look at a study which suggests that increased cardiovascular risk from aging is in part caused by decreased nitric oxide, which is released from the skin in response to sun exposure.


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New study shows low vitamin D levels may relate to more severe coronary artery disease

Researchers from the American College of Cardiology have found that vitamin D deficiency is related to risk and severity of coronary artery disease.

New study finds vitamin D levels related to mean platelet volume

Researchers out of Turkey have found that low vitamin D levels are associated with higher mean platelet volume, especially among women.


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