Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Vitamin D and serum cholesterol.

V Lindén, V Lindén

    Scandinavian Journal of Social Medicine
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    This study found a significant link between higher vitamin D intake and lower serum cholesterol levels in Norwegian men. However, no association was observed for the entire group, indicating a nuanced relationship.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Extracorporeal respiratory support and minimally invasive ventilation in severe ARDS.

    Minerva anestesiologica·2002
    Same author

    Inter-hospital transportation of patients with severe acute respiratory failure on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation--national and international experience.

    Intensive care medicine·2001
    Same author

    High survival in adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome treated by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, minimal sedation, and pressure supported ventilation.

    Intensive care medicine·2001
    Same author

    [World champion in ECLS/ECMO? Large material from the ECLS clinic in Michigan presented in JAMA].

    Lakartidningen·2000
    Same author

    [Ventilation in ARDS: respirator, prone position, NO or artificial lung].

    Lakartidningen·2000
    Same author

    Successful extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in four children with malignant disease and severe Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

    Medical and pediatric oncology·1999

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Health
    • Nutritional Epidemiology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains a significant public health concern.
    • Dietary factors, including vitamin D, are investigated for their role in cardiovascular health.
    • Serum cholesterol levels are a key indicator for CHD risk.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between vitamin D intake and serum cholesterol levels in a male population.
    • To explore potential correlations between dietary vitamin D and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey of 385 men aged 20-50 in Tromsö, Norway, in 1974.
    • Assessment of average daily vitamin D intake from food and supplements over 12 months.
    • Correlation analysis of vitamin D intake with serum cholesterol levels, with subgroup analysis.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • No overall association between vitamin D intake and serum cholesterol was found in the entire cohort.
    • A significant relationship emerged when men were stratified by vitamin D intake (<2.5 mug vs. >2.5 mug) and serum cholesterol levels (<250 mg% vs. >250 mg%).
    • Statistical analysis (Yates's correction X2=10.3, P=0.0013) supported this subgroup finding.

    Conclusions:

    • Subgroup analysis suggests a potential inverse relationship between higher vitamin D intake and elevated serum cholesterol in certain segments of the male population.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the specific conditions under which vitamin D influences lipid profiles and CHD risk.