Body composition and metabolic profile in adults with vitamin D deficiency

Authors

  • Liane Murari ROCHA Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Daniela Cristina da Silva BALDAN Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Aglécio Luiz SOUZA Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Elinton Adami CHAIM Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Elizabeth João PAVIN Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Sarah Monte ALEGRE Universidade Estadual de Campinas

Keywords:

Body composition, Obsesity, Vitamin D

Abstract

Objective
To investigate the body composition and metabolic profile in individuals in terms of different concentrations of
serum vitamin D, ranging from deficiency to sufficiency.

Methods
A cross-sectional study of 106 adults of both genders, who were divided into three groups according to vitamin D levels: deficiency: <20ng/mL; insufficiency: 20-29.9ng/mL; and sufficiency: 30-100ng/mL. Anthropometric evaluation included weight, height, and body circumferences. Fat mass and lean mass were assessed using the Tetrapolar bioelectrical impedance method. Clinical and biochemical evaluations were also carried out. Insulin resistance was estimated using the Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin index.

Results
The analysis showed that the main alterations in individuals in the vitamin D deficiency group were higher triglycerides, very low density lipoprotein – cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, insulin, glycated hemoglobin, body mass index, body fat percentage, lean mass percentage, waist circumference, and Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin than those of the vitamin D sufficient group (p<0.05).

Conclusion
It was found that vitamin D deficiency causes important body composition and metabolic changes, which may lead to diseases such as diabetes Mellitus and metabolic syndrome. 

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2023-03-17

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Murari ROCHA, L. ., da Silva BALDAN, D. C. ., SOUZA, A. L. ., Adami CHAIM, E. ., PAVIN, E. J. ., & Monte ALEGRE, S. . (2023). Body composition and metabolic profile in adults with vitamin D deficiency. Brazilian Journal of Nutrition, 30(4). Retrieved from https://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/nutricao/article/view/7871

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