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Filter by:The goal of this study is to investigate the relationship between vitamin D status and a diabetes risk factor, postprandial glycaemic response in White, South Asian and Black African Caribbean populations in East London. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: - Are there differences in postprandial glycaemic response to a sugar water drink or orange juice between White, South Asian and Black African Caribbean people in East London? - Is there a relationship plasma 25(OH)D and the postprandial glycaemic response to a sugar water drink or orange juice consumption? - What are the knowledge and perceptions of vitamin D intake between White, South Asian and Black African Caribbean people in East London? - Is there a difference in dietary vitamin D intake between the three ethnic groups? Participants will make two visits to the lab, approximately 2.5 hours each. The order of the two drinks will be randomized via Excel Random function. For each visit, the blood sugar levels will be measured at fasting (0) and every 30 minutes up to 2 hours postprandially (5 times total) using a finger prick. At baseline only (visit 1), participants will fill out a knowledge and perception survey, provide a 4-day estimated food diary, provide a 7 ml blood sample via phlebotomy, and have their height, weight and body fat percentage measured.
The present cross-sectional observational study was conducted after the university ethical committee approved the research (NU/CEC/2020/0339). This study included 376 adults in the age group of 18-40Yrs. The patient information sheet briefed the study details and usage of salivary samples. Informed consent was obtained from participants. Healthy individuals free of associated systemic conditions, individuals not under any nutritional supplementation were included in the study, and lactating mothers, smokers, and menopausal women were excluded
Vitamin D deficiency is proposed to be prevalent in community-dwelling older adults, with prevalence substantially higher among older adults in residential care facilities. Musculoskeletal health is compromised in older vitamin D deficient individuals and alongside frailty, sarcopenia and osteoporosis associated with ageing, affected individuals are at increased risk of falls and fractures. Vitamin D supplementation is an effective intervention for fall prevention and, along with calcium supplementation, in fracture risk reduction in institutionalised older adults. Thus, monitoring vitamin D status and treating deficiency among older adults in residential care facilities may limit the substantial economic burden associated with falls/fractures in this population. The vitamin D status of older adults in residential care facilities in Northern Ireland (NI) is currently unknown, therefore, the aim of this pilot study is to determine the vitamin D status of this cohort of the population, and to define factors which may influence vitamin D status, including body mass index (BMI), mobility out-of-doors, medication use, dementia and diet. Vitamin D status will be determined via the measurement of 25-hydroxyvitamin D using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). In addition, biomarkers associated with vitamin D metabolism will be measured including calcium, albumin, creatinine, urea, bone turnover markers and parathyroid hormone. Factors that may affect vitamin D status will be assessed using a health and lifestyle questionnaire and dietary vitamin D intake will be estimated via analysis of the menus in the residential care facilities. Vitamin D supplementation practices in these facilities will also be assessed via analysis of drug prescription records, focusing on differences between residents who have/have not suffered a fracture. Physical measures such grip strength, timed up and go test and T-score measurement via Achilles ultrasound machine will be taken. This study will provide data on the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in older adults in residential care facilities within NI and identify factors that predispose residents to increased risk of deficiency. Dissemination of these findings, along with analysis of current supplementation practices, will help practitioners to develop a strategy to identify those residents with vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency and thus requiring supplementation ultimately improving health and well-being. This study will also inform the design of a larger study to investigate vitamin D status, supplementation and musculoskeletal health in older adults in residential care facilities within Northern Ireland, providing important information that will ultimately contribute towards reducing falls and fractures within this population.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on vitamin D status, immunity and physical performance.
Background: Dietary intake of vitamin D includes vitamin D3 (VitD3), 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25OHD3) and vitamin D2 (VitD2). However, the bioactivity of the different species is currently not scientifically established. Objective: The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that VitD3, 25OHD3 and VitD2 affected vitamin D status equally in humans and if rejected, to estimate the difference in activity. Design: This study was designed as a 3 x 6 weeks (with 4 weeks run-in) double-blinded randomized cross-over study with 12 young, apparently healthy male volunteers and was performed during wintertime at 55 degree N. during the 4 weeks run-in period all volunteers received 10 ug/d VitD3 in order to achieve steady-state in vitamin D status. During the 3x6 weeks intervention periods the subjects received 10 ug/d VitD3, 10 ug/d 25OHD3 or 10 ug/d VitD2 in random order. Content of vitD3, VitD2, 25OHD3 and 25-hydroxyvitamin D2 (25OHD2) in serum were quantified my LC-MS/MS using 0.1 mL serum.
People living at Northern latitudes are at risk of suffering from vitamin D insufficiency due to low sun exposure and the risk may be even more pronounced among elite swimmers since indoor training further reduces sun exposure. In light of this, the investigators want to examine vitamin D status in young elite swimmers and if there is an association between vitamin D status and muscle strength.
Vitamin D has effects on many tissues, and hypovitaminosis D is frequent. In a French survey conducted among 1587 adults, vitamin D insufficiency (<30ng/ml) has been reported in 80% of subjects, including 43% with moderate deficiency (<20ng/ml) and 5% with severe deficiency (<10ng/ml). Because of the possible consequences of hypovitaminosis D (osteomalacia in adults…), the number of vitamin D determination has increased ten-fold since 2005 in France, reaching 4.5 million € in 2011, and with it the costs for health insurance. However, there is currently no consensus on the strategy for detection, diagnosis and treatment of hypovitaminosis D. We propose to develop a predictive clinical score of hypovitaminosis D based on the accurate assessment of solar exposure, vitamin D intakes and hypovitaminosis D risk factors collected through a self-administered questionnaire.
The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of a vitamin D3 oral spray solution with capsules at raising vitamin D status over winter. This randomised crossover trial will aim to recruit a total of 22 healthy participants for a total of two 4-week interventions separated by a 10-week washout.
The investigators want to make sure that people get the right dose of Vitamin D treatment. They will therefore investigate how skin colour, body mass index, ethnicity, vitamin D binding protein and genetic variation affect the response to a standard course of vitamin D in young adults, as a prelude to further studies in younger children.
Hypothesis: Six weeks of supplementation with vitamin D (4000 IU/day) using Dole's Vitamin D Portobello Mushroom Powder will increase winter serum vitamin D levels, and improve muscle function and strength, and innate immunity (granulocyte/monocyte phagocytosis and oxidative burst activity), and attenuate exercise-induced muscle damage and DOMS.