Overall , intervention groups obtained higher 25(OH)D concentration than controls and there was obvious dose – response effect between intake dose and 25(OH)D concentration .
Baseline 25(OH)D concentration and age were significant indicators for 25(OH)D concentration .
Conclusions Regional- and age-specific recommended dosages of VitD supplements for population to achieve optimal 25(OH)D concentrations have been suggested
Background / Objectives Optimal doses of vitamin D ( VitD ) supplement in different population s are unclear .
We aim to evaluate the relationship between VitD supplementation and post-intervention serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [ 25(OH)D ] concentration , to provide a recommended dosage of VitD for achieving an optimal 25(OH)D concentration for different population s .
Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Determinants in Adults: A Sample from Community-Based Settings in the United Arab Emirates
Background . Vitamin D deficiency ( VDD ) is a public health concern in adults worldwide . This study aims to explore the extent of VDD and its associated factors among adults in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE ) . Subjects and Methods . Quantitative , cross-sectional research was used to assess VDD and its associated factors in 216 adults recruited from r and omly selected community-based healthcare setting s over a six-month period . Recent values of vitamin D and glycated hemoglobin ( HbA1c ) were abstract ed from medical records , followed by interviews with participants to obtain information on factors related to VDD and other covariates and to measure their heights and weights . Results . A total of 74 % of participants demonstrated VDD ( vitamin D serum level ≤ 30 nmol/L ) . Emirati participants had higher odds of having VDD compared to non-Emiratis ( OR : 2.95 ; 95 % CI : 1.58–5.52 ) , with also significantly increased odds of the condition appearing in older , less educated , and employed adults . Diabetes type 2 ( HbA1c ≥ 6.5 % ) , depression , and obesity were significantly associated with an increased likelihood of VDD  after accounting for other covariates . Conclusion . VDD is a significant problem for UAE adults and requires attention by public health policy makers . Diabetes , obesity , and depression need to be considered when screening for vitamin
Overall , intervention groups obtained higher 25(OH)D concentration than controls and there was obvious dose – response effect between intake dose and 25(OH)D concentration .
Baseline 25(OH)D concentration and age were significant indicators for 25(OH)D concentration .
Conclusions Regional- and age-specific recommended dosages of VitD supplements for population to achieve optimal 25(OH)D concentrations have been suggested
Background / Objectives Optimal doses of vitamin D ( VitD ) supplement in different population s are unclear .
We aim to evaluate the relationship between VitD supplementation and post-intervention serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [ 25(OH)D ] concentration , to provide a recommended dosage of VitD for achieving an optimal 25(OH)D concentration for different population s .