Effect of vitamin D fortified foods on bone markers and muscle strength in women of Pakistani and Danish origin living in Denmark: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Deficient and insufficient vitamin D status (defined as serum 25(OH)D < 30 nmol/L and > 50 nmol/L) is prevalent worldwide and associated with decreased muscle strength and poor bone health. We aimed to investigate the effect of vitamin D fortification on bone markers and muscle strength among younger adult women at risk of vitamin D deficiency. Methods A 12-week randomised double-blinded placebo-controlled winter intervention trial, providing 30 μg vitamin D3/day through fortified yoghurt, cheese, eggs and crisp-bread or similar placebo products. Participants were 143 women of Danish and Pakistani origin 18–50 years of age, living in Denmark, randomised into four groups stratified by ethnicity. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) by LC-MS/MS and the secondary endpoints: four specific bone markers (osteocalcin (OC), Bone specific Alkaline Phosphatase (BALP), Procollagen type 1 amino-terminal propeptide (P1NP), C-terminal crosslinked telopeptide of type 1 collagen (CTX)) and three muscle strength measures (handgrip, knee extension strength, chair-standing), were assessed using one-way ANOVA, Tukey HSD and subsequent linear ANCOVA models, adjusted for relevant covariates. Results Significantly increased serum 25(OH)D concentration from 53.3 (17) to 77.8 (14) nmol/L and from 44.5 (21) to 54.7 (18) nmol/L among Danish and Pakistani women in the fortified groups, respectively (P < 0.05). The bone turnover markers OC, BALP, P1NP and CTX did not change significantly. Muscle strength by handgrip, knee extension and chair-standing test did not change significantly following the intervention. Conclusions Consumption of vitamin D fortified foods for 12 weeks did not result in significant changes of the bone turnover markers OC, BALP, P1NP and CTX. Muscle strength measured as hand grip strength, knee extension strength and chair-standing did not change significantly following the intervention.

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Influence of vitamin D deficiency on bone turnover markers in men of different age

Bone Abstracts ◽

10.1530/boneabs.3.pp279 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Nataliya Balatska ◽

Vladyslav Povoroznyuk

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Bone Turnover ◽

Vitamin D Deficiency ◽

Bone Turnover Markers ◽

Turnover Markers

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Predictors and relationships of serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D concentration with bone turnover markers, bone mineral density, and vitamin D receptor genotype in Emirati women

Bone ◽

10.1016/j.bone.2006.05.010 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 39 (5) ◽

pp. 1136-1143 ◽

Cited By ~ 61

Author(s):

Hussein F. Saadi ◽

Nicolaas Nagelkerke ◽

Sheela Benedict ◽

Hussein S. Qazaq ◽

Erica Zilahi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Vitamin D ◽

Bone Turnover ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Vitamin D Receptor ◽

Bone Turnover Markers ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Hydroxyvitamin D ◽

25 Hydroxyvitamin D ◽

Turnover Markers

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Bone turnover marker reference intervals in young females

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry International Journal of Laboratory Medicine ◽

10.1177/0004563216665123 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 54 (4) ◽

pp. 438-447 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Emma T Callegari ◽

Alexandra Gorelik ◽

Suzanne M Garland ◽

Cherie Y Chiang ◽

John D Wark

Keyword(s):

Bone Turnover ◽

Bone Turnover Markers ◽

Bone Turnover Marker ◽

Reference Intervals ◽

Cross Linking ◽

Young Females ◽

Procollagen Type ◽

Turnover Markers ◽

Carboxy Terminal

Background The use of bone turnover markers in clinical practice and research in younger people is limited by the lack of normative data and understanding of common causes of variation in bone turnover marker values in this demographic. To appropriately interpret bone turnover markers, robust reference intervals specific to age, development and sex are necessary. This study aimed to determine reference intervals of bone turnover markers in females aged 16–25 years participating in the Safe-D study. Methods Participants were recruited through social networking site Facebook and were asked to complete an extensive, online questionnaire and attend a site visit. Participants were tested for serum carboxy-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type 1 collagen and total procollagen type 1 N-propeptide using the Roche Elecsys automated analyser. Reference intervals were determined using the 2.5th to 97.5th percentiles of normalized bone turnover marker values. Results Of 406 participants, 149 were excluded due to medical conditions or medication use (except hormonal contraception) which may affect bone metabolism. In the remaining 257 participants, the reference interval was 230–1000 ng/L for serum carboxy-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type 1 collagen and 27–131 µg/L for procollagen type 1 N-propeptide. Both marker concentrations were inversely correlated with age and oral contraceptive pill use. Therefore, intervals specific to these variables were calculated. Conclusions We defined robust reference intervals for cross-linking telopeptide of type 1 collagen and procollagen type 1 N-propeptide in young females grouped by age and contraceptive pill use. We examined bone turnover markers’ relationship with several lifestyle, clinical and demographic factors. Our normative intervals should aid interpretation of bone turnover markers in young females particularly in those aged 16 to 19 years where reference intervals are currently provisional.

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Serum levels of bone formation and resorption markers in relation to vitamin D status in professional gymnastics and physically active men during upper and lower body high-intensity exercise

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition ◽

10.1186/s12970-021-00430-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jan Mieszkowski ◽

Andrzej Kochanowicz ◽

Elżbieta Piskorska ◽

Bartłomiej Niespodziński ◽

Joanna Siódmiak ◽

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Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Bone Formation ◽

Bone Turnover ◽

Bone Turnover Markers ◽

Type I Collagen ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Type I ◽

Vitamin D Metabolites ◽

Physically Active ◽

Turnover Markers

Abstract Purpose/introduction To compare serum levels of bone turnover markers in athletes and non-athletes, and to evaluate the relationship between serum levels of vitamin D metabolites and exercise-induced changes in biomarker levels. Methods Sixteen elite male artistic gymnasts (EG; 21.4 ± 0.8 years-old) and 16 physically active men (the control group, PAM; 20.9 ± 1.2 years-old) performed lower and upper body 30-s Wingate anaerobic tests (LBWT and UBWT, respectively). For biomarker analysis, blood samples were collected before, and 5 and 30 min after exercise. Samples for vitamin D levels were collected before exercise. N-terminal propeptide of type I collagen (PINP) was analysed as a marker of bone formation. C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX) was analysed as a marker of bone resorption. Results UBWT fitness readings were better in the EG group than in the PAM group, with no difference in LBWT readings between the groups. UBWT mean power was 8.8% higher in subjects with 25(OH)D3 levels over 22.50 ng/ml and in those with 24,25(OH)2D3 levels over 1.27 ng/ml. Serum CTX levels increased after both tests in the PAM group, with no change in the EG group. PINP levels did not change in either group; however, in PAM subjects with 25(OH)D3 levels above the median, they were higher than those in EG subjects. Conclusion Vitamin D metabolites affect the anaerobic performance and bone turnover markers at rest and after exercise. Further, adaptation to physical activity modulates the effect of anaerobic exercise on bone metabolism markers.

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