Vitamin D deficiency and abdominal obesity increase death risk

Vitamin D deficiency abdominal obesity premature death risk visceral fat metabolic health

A study conducted by researchers from University College London and the Federal University of Sao Carlos has identified a significant health risk for adults over 50: the combination of abdominal obesity and Vitamin D deficiency.

Analyzing data from 5,520 participants in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) over a six-year period, researchers found that individuals with both high visceral fat and low Vitamin D levels face a 123% increased risk of premature death. For comparison, Vitamin D deficiency alone was associated with a 91% increased risk, while abdominal obesity (defined as a waist circumference over 102 cm for men and 88 cm for women) independently increased the risk by 47%.

Scientists suggest a biological mechanism for this synergy: because Vitamin D is fat-soluble, excess adipose tissue can sequester the vitamin, trapping it within fat cells and preventing it from reaching the bloodstream and other vital organs where it is needed.

Entities

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism · English Longitudinal Study of Ageing · Federal University of Sao Carlos · University College London

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[● 3 SOURCES] Abdominal obesity is defined as a waist circumference >102 cm for men and >88 cm for women. www.t-online.de · www.heilpraxisnet.de · scenarieconomici.it
[● 3 SOURCES] The study followed 5,520 adults aged 50 and older for six years. www.t-online.de · www.heilpraxisnet.de · scenarieconomici.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Vitamin D is fat-soluble and can be trapped in adipose tissue, reducing availability in the blood. www.t-online.de · scenarieconomici.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vitamin D deficiency alone is associated with a 91% increased risk of death. www.heilpraxisnet.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Vitamin D deficiency is defined as levels below 30 nmol/L. www.t-online.de · www.heilpraxisnet.de · scenarieconomici.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Abdominal obesity alone increases death risk by 47%. www.heilpraxisnet.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] Combining abdominal obesity and Vitamin D deficiency increases premature death risk by 123%. scenarieconomici.it

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Dieser häufige Vitaminmangel könnte das Leben verkürzen – vor allem bei Übergewicht [www.t-online.de]

4 days ago

Zu viel Bauchfett & Vitamin-D-Mangel eine gefährliche Kombination [www.heilpraxisnet.de]

4 days ago

Grasso addominale e poca vitamina D: la combinazione che raddoppia il rischio di morte dopo i 50 anni [scenarieconomici.it]

3 days ago