scholarly journals Association of two types of dietary pattern scores with cardiovascular disease risk factors and serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Najlaa Aljefree ◽  
Noha M. Almoraie ◽  
Israa M. Shatwan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
25 Hydroxy Vitamin D

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a main cause of mortality and disability worldwide. One of the key factors in the soaring prevalence of CVD globally has been nutrition transitions and changes in dietary patterns. Objective: This study investigated the association between two diet scores, namely, a high-fat dietary (HFD) pattern score and a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) score, and CVD risk factors (obesity, hypertension, total cholesterol, and blood glucose) and serum 25 hydroxy vitamin D (25[OH]D) levels. Methods: Three hundred twenty-one participants were included in this study. Fasting blood tests were collected from all participants for biochemical measurements. Blood pressure and anthropometric measurements were also taken. A validated, semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to collect data on participants’ dietary intake. Dietary scores for the HFD pattern were calculated based on recommended food groups. MedDiet scores were calculated based on a previously validated method that contains 14 questions related to MedDiet. Both diet scores were classified into tertiles. Linear regression analyses were performed to assess the statistical significance of the tertile groups. Result: A significant association was found between HFD score and obesity when comparing the lowest tertile (27.3±4.6 kg/m2) of HFD scores with the medium tertile (29.2±5.7 kg/m2; P = 0.02). A higher HFD score was significantly associated with lower 25(OH)D levels (P = 0.02). In addition, a significant association was observed between MedDiet scores and 25(OH)D levels, with an increase in MedDiet score resulting in an increase in 25(OH)D levels (P = 0.01). Furthermore, a significant negative association between MedDiet scores and low-density lipoprotein levels was reported only in participants with CVD (P = 0.03). Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that HFD and MedDiet scores might have a role in the development of CVD and vitamin D deficiency among the Saudi Arabian population. Further studies are required using diet scores to assess the quality of dietary patterns and their association with an increased risk of diseases in Saudi Arabians.

scholarly journals Effect of Serum Vitamin D Levels on Cardiovascular Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron S. Bennion ◽  
Karlen E. Luthy ◽  
Donna S. Freeborn ◽  
Renea L. Beckstrand
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Vitamin D Receptors ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Vitamin D Levels

Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent across all geographic areas, age groups, and seasons and is increasing in incidence. Vitamin D receptors have been found to be present in almost every body cell and tissue. Clinical research has alluded to a preventive effect of vitamin D supplementation on cardiovascular disorders such as myocardial infarction, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Furthermore, a low serum vitamin D level has been associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. This article examines the association between serum vitamin D levels and cardiovascular disease mortality and risk.

scholarly journals Serum active 1,25(OH)2D, but not inactive 25(OH)D vitamin D levels are associated with cardiometabolic and cardiovascular disease risk in psoriasis

2019 ◽  
Vol 289 ◽  
pp. 44-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin P. Playford ◽  
Amit K. Dey ◽  
Claudia Zierold ◽  
Aditya A. Joshi ◽  
Frank Blocki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Vitamin D Levels

scholarly journals Effects of Bilberry Supplementation on Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 1653
Author(s):  
Sze Wa Chan ◽  
Brian Tomlinson
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Vision Loss ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Potential Benefits

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of interrelated conditions that is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Oxidative stress may impair normal physiological functions, leading to various illnesses. T2DM is considered to be associated with increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and dyslipidemia, which may play a significant role in the development of cardiovascular complications, cancer and vision loss through cataracts and retinopathy. While conventional therapies are a cornerstone for the management of the major risk factors of metabolic syndrome, increasing antioxidant defense by increasing intake of antioxidant-rich foods may improve long term prospects in CVD, obesity and T2DM. Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) is one of the richest natural sources of anthocyanins which give berries their red/purple/blue coloration. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants and are reported to play an important role in the prevention of metabolic disease and CVD as well as cancer and other conditions. This review focuses on the potential effects of bilberry supplementation on metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors. Although there is evidence to support the use of bilberry supplementation as part of a healthy diet, the potential benefits from the use of bilberry supplementation in patients with T2DM or CVD needs to be clarified in large clinical trials.

The National Heart Institute Twin Study

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 243-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Feinleib ◽  
R. J. Havlik ◽  
P. O. Kwiterovich ◽  
J. Tillotson ◽  
R. J. Garrison
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Heart Institute ◽  
National Heart ◽  
Increased Risk

During the past two decades prospective epidemiologic studies have established the association between several risk factors and coronary heart disease. Elevations of serum cholesterol and blood pressure, obesity, lack of physical activity and cigarette smoking are among the factors which have been related to an increased risk of heart disease. We are now entering a period in which vigorous efforts will be made to modify these factors in order to prevent the occurrence of heart disease. An important part of this effort will be to determine to what extent these factors are genetically controlled and to what extent they can be modified by manipulation of the individual environment. Recognizing this need, the Field Epidemiological Research Section, National Heart Institute, NIH, has recently embarked on a study of cardiovascular disease risk factors in a large sample of adult male twins. The purpose of the present report is to describe the protocol and methods to be used and the importance of this study to current research in cardiovascular disease.

Dietary Patterns Associated with the Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Kuwaiti Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 424-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Badreya Al-Lahou ◽  
Lynne M. Ausman ◽  
José L. Peñalvo ◽  
Gordon S. Huggins ◽  
Suad Al-Hooti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

Unfavourable cardiovascular disease risk profiles in a cohort of Dutch and British haemophilia patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 109 (01) ◽  
pp. 16-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathelijn Fischer ◽  
Michael Makris ◽  
Campbell R. Tait ◽  
Pratima Chowdary ◽  
Peter W. Collins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
General Population ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Cvd Risk Factors ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Risk Profiles ◽  
Increased Risk

SummaryCardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality is reported to be decreased in haemophilia patients, but reports on the prevalence of CVD risk factors are conflicting. A cross-sectional assessment of CVD risk profiles was performed in a large cohort of haemophilia patients. Baseline data on CVD risk factors of 709 Dutch and UK haemophilia patients aged ≥ 30 years were analysed and compared with the general age-matched male population. CVD risk profiles were assessed using the QRISK®2–2011 and SCORE algorithms. Although QRISK®2 was only validated in the UK, comparison with SCORE indicated similar properties of QRISK®2 in both Dutch and UK patients (correlation 0.86). Mean age was 49.8 years. Hypertension was more common in haemophilia patients than in the general population (49% vs. 40%), while the prevalences of obesity and hypercholesterolaemia were lower (15 vs. 20% and 44 vs. 68%, respectively), and those of diabetes and smoking were similar. The predicted 10-year QRISK®2 risk was significantly higher in haemophilia patients than in the general population (8.9 vs. 6.7%), indicating more unfavourable cardiovascular disease risk profiles. This increased risk became apparent after the age of 40 years. Our results indicate an increased prevalence of hypertension and overall more unfavourable CVD risk profiles in haemophilia patients compared with the general age-matched male population.

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