Relationship between Serum Vitamin D Levels and HDL Cholesterol in Postmenopausal Women from Colombian Caribbean.

Journal: Journal of nutrition and metabolism
Published Date: Dec 20, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Previous evidence suggests that metabolic disorders in postmenopausal women could be related with low serum vitamin D levels. For example, vitamin D deficiency has been associated with increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), mainly those related with metabolic syndrome.

Authors

  • Luz Adriana Sarmiento-Rubiano
    Grupo de Investigación Alimentación y Comportamiento Humano, Nutrition and Diet Program, Metropolitana University, Career 42F No. 75B-18, Barranquilla, Colombia.
  • José Armando Angarita Ruidiaz
    Grupo de Investigación Alimentación y Comportamiento Humano, Nutrition and Diet Program, Metropolitana University, Career 42F No. 75B-18, Barranquilla, Colombia.
  • Héctor Fernando Suarez Dávila
    Grupo de Investigación Alimentación y Comportamiento Humano, Nutrition and Diet Program, Metropolitana University, Career 42F No. 75B-18, Barranquilla, Colombia.
  • Alfonso Suarez Rodríguez
    Grupo de Investigación Alimentación y Comportamiento Humano, Nutrition and Diet Program, Metropolitana University, Career 42F No. 75B-18, Barranquilla, Colombia.
  • Roberto C Rebolledo-Cobos
    Grupo de Investigación Cuidado Crítico y Rehabilitación Funcional, Physiotherapy Program, Metropolitana University, Career 42F No. 75B-18, Barranquilla, Colombia.
  • Jimmy E Becerra
    Grupo de Investigación Alimentación y Comportamiento Humano, Nutrition and Diet Program, Metropolitana University, Career 42F No. 75B-18, Barranquilla, Colombia.

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