Editorial: Vitamin D and aging: associations with mortality, cognition, chronic diseases, and metabolic conditions in elderly individuals - Takeaway - MDSpire

Editorial: Vitamin D and aging: associations with mortality, cognition, chronic diseases, and metabolic conditions in elderly individuals

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    Vitamin D deficiency affects approximately 59.7% of elderly individuals, increasing risks for various chronic diseases and mortality.

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    Low vitamin D levels are linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases, with evidence suggesting potential neuroprotective mechanisms.

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    Regular vitamin D supplementation may reduce all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease risk, particularly in deficient elderly patients.

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    Vitamin D influences metabolic health, with associations found between its status and conditions like type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia.

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    Research highlights the need for further investigation into vitamin D's extra-skeletal effects and its role in aging-related health outcomes.

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Editorial: Vitamin D and aging: associations with mortality, cognition, chronic diseases, and metabolic conditions in elderly individuals

  • by Yupeng Li, Hongzhou Liu, Huikun Liu, Hui Tian

  • April 16, 2026

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