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HDL Cholesterol's Vitamin D Dance: A Gender Twist

New research reveals that men's HDL cholesterol follows an inverted U-shaped relationship with vitamin D levels, while women maintain a consistently positive correlation.

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    Higher HDL cholesterol levels were associated with vitamin D in a recent study.

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    Females showed a consistent positive association between HDL-C and 25(OH)D, while males exhibited an inverted U-shaped relationship.

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    The study recommended simultaneous monitoring of HDL-C and vitamin D levels to enhance cardiovascular risk assessment, especially in males with lower HDL-C levels.

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    It suggested increasing vitamin D intake for potential impact on cardiovascular and skeletal health outcomes, particularly for men with lower HDL-C levels.

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    The study had limitations, including its cross-sectional design and potential unadjusted confounding factors.

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HDL Cholesterol's Vitamin D Dance: A Gender Twist

New research reveals that men's HDL cholesterol follows an inverted U-shaped relationship with vitamin D levels, while women maintain a consistently positive correlation.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • October 2, 2024

  • 3 min

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