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Valimaki VV, Alfthan H, Lehmuskallio E, Loyttyniemi E, Sahi T, Stenman UH, Suominen H, Valimaki MJ.
Vitamin D status as a determinant of peak bone mass in young Finnish men.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2004 Jan;89(1):76-80.
PMID: 14715830 [PubMed - indexe
Vitamin D fortification of milk products does not resolve hypovitaminosis D in young Finnish men.
Välimäki VV, Löyttyniemi E, Välimäki MJ.
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2007 Apr;61(4):493-7. Epub 2006 Nov 29.
PMID: 17136043
doi:10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602550
The same annual dose of 292 000 IU of vitamin D(3) (cholecalciferol) on either daily or four monthly basis for elderly women: 1-year comparative study of the effects on serum 25(OH)D(3) concentrations and renal function.
Pekkarinen T, Välimäki VV, Aarum S, Turpeinen U, Hämäläinen E, Löyttyniemi E, Välimäki MJ.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2009 May 25. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 19486025
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2265.2009.03637.x
Both high and low levels of blood vitamin D are associated with a higher prostate cancer risk: a longitudinal, nested case-control study in the Nordic countries.
Tuohimaa P, Tenkanen L, Ahonen M, Lumme S, Jellum E, Hallmans G, Stattin P, Harvei S, Hakulinen T, Luostarinen T, Dillner J, Lehtinen M, Hakama M.
Int J Cancer. 2004 Jan 1;108(1):104-8.
PMID: 14618623
DOI: 10.1002/ijc.11375
A seasonal variation of calcitropic hormones, bone turnover and bone mineral density in early and mid-puberty girls - a cross-sectional study.
Viljakainen HT, Palssa A, Kärkkäinen M, Jakobsen J, Cashman KD, Mølgaard C, Lamberg-Allardt C.
Br J Nutr. 2006 Jul;96(1):124-30.
PMID: 16870000
Seasonal variation in S-25-OHD and bone remodelling markers accompanied by negative correlation between S-25-OHD and S-iPTH was seen in this cross-sectional study of adolescent girls. In addition, the seasonal rhythm contributed 7.0-7.6 % difference in the BMD of lumbar vertebrae and left femur in early puberty girls. This variation should be avoided since it could hamper peak bone mass attainment.
A positive dose-response effect of vitamin D supplementation on site-specific bone mineral augmentation in adolescent girls: a double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled 1-year intervention.
Viljakainen HT, Natri AM, Kärkkäinen M, Huttunen MM, Palssa A, Jakobsen J, Cashman KD, Mølgaard C, Lamberg-Allardt C.
J Bone Miner Res. 2006 Jun;21(6):836-44.
PMID: 16753014
doi: 10.1359/jbmr.060302
We conclude that the current vitamin D recommendation for adolescent girls, at least in the northern latitudes, is too low to ensure sufficient vitamin D status during winter. Intake of vitamin D at rates of 10-15 μg/day aids to maintain stable S-25(OH)D concentrations during winter. Vitamin D induced BMC augmentation by decreasing bone resorption, but not affecting bone formation, which was reflected by the biochemical markers of bone turnover. Optimizing bone mineral gain in adolescence is crucial to the prevention of osteoporosis later in life. Increasing vitamin D intake to 10-15 μg/day aids in attaining this goal.
Wintertime vitamin D supplementation inhibits seasonal variation of calcitropic hormones and maintains bone turnover in healthy men.
Viljakainen HT, Väisänen M, Kemi V, Rikkonen T, Kröger H, Laitinen EK, Rita H, Lamberg-Allardt C.
J Bone Miner Res. 2009 Feb;24(2):346-52.
PMID: 18847321
Serum vitamin D and subsequent occurrence of type 2 diabetes.
Knekt P, Laaksonen M, Mattila C, Härkänen T, Marniemi J, Heliövaara M, Rissanen H, Montonen J, Reunanen A.
Epidemiology. 2008 Sep;19(5):666-71.
PMID: 18496468
doi: 10.1097/EDE.0b013e318176b8ad
Conclusions: The results support the hypothesis that high vitamin D status provides protection against type 2 diabetes. Residual confounding may contribute to this association.
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and subsequent risk of type 2 diabetes.
Mattila C, Knekt P, Männistö S, Rissanen H, Laaksonen MA, Montonen J, Reunanen A.
Diabetes Care. 2007 Oct;30(10):2569-70. Epub 2007 Jul 12.
PMID: 17626891
doi: 10.2337/dc07-0292
We found a significant inverse association between serum 25OHD and risk of type 2 diabetes in the simple model. However, the association was attenuated in the multivariate analysis, adjusting for potential risk factors of type 2 diabetes. To our knowledge, this is the first cohort study investigating the association between serum 25OHD and incidence of type 2 diabetes. Our results are in line with those from the Nurses' Health Study (5), where an inverse association was observed for the intake of vitamin D supplements. We could not differentiate whether the results depended on the effect of vitamin D deficiency on β-cell function or on insulin resistance.
In summary, the results are in line with the hypothesis that a high serum 25OHD concentration may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Further research is needed to confirm the association and to distinguish between the independent role of vitamin D and the role of healthy dietary and lifestyle patterns in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
How much vitamin D3 do the elderly need?
Viljakainen HT, Palssa A, Kärkkäinen M, Jakobsen J, Lamberg-Allardt C.
J Am Coll Nutr. 2006 Oct;25(5):429-35.
PMID: 17031013
Conclusions: A clear dose response was noted in S-25-OHD to different doses of vitamin D3. The recommended dietary intake of 15 µg is adequate to maintain the S-25-OHD concentration around 40-55 nmol/L during winter, but if the optimal S-25-OHD is higher than that even higher vitamin D intakes are needed. Interestingly, subjects with lower vitamin D status at baseline responded more efficiently to supplementation than those with more adequate status
Serum vitamin D level after an annual intramuscular injection of ergocalciferol.
Heikinheimo RJ, Haavisto MV, Harju EJ, Inkovaara JA, Kaarela RH, Kolho LA, Rajala SA.
Calcif Tissue Int. 1991;49 Suppl:S87.
PMID: 1933611
An annual intramuscular injection of ergocalciferol (150,000 IU) normalized low serum (25(OH)D concentrations in elderly people for 1 year. The treatment had a slight effect on serum 24,25(OH)2D levels but no effect on 1,25(OH)2D levels.
Vitamin D intake is low and hypovitaminosis D common in healthy 9- to 15-year-old Finnish girls.
Lehtonen-Veromaa M, Möttönen T, Irjala K, Kärkkäinen M, Lamberg-Allardt C, Hakola P, Viikari J.
Eur J Clin Nutr. 1999 Sep;53(9):746-51.
PMID: 10509773
CONCLUSION: Hypovitaminosis D is fairly common in growing Finnish girls in the wintertime, and three months of vitamin D supplementation with 10 microg/d was insufficient in preventing hypovitaminosis D. The daily dietary vitamin D intake was insufficient (< 5 microg/d) in the majority of participants, while the calcium intake was usually sufficient.
Vitamin D fortification as public health policy: significant improvement in vitamin D status in young Finnish men.
Laaksi IT, Ruohola JP, Ylikomi TJ, Auvinen A, Haataja RI, Pihlajamäki HK, Tuohimaa PJ.
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2006 Aug;60(8):1035-8. Epub 2006 Feb 15.
PMID: 16482069