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UVB exposure can influence cardiovascular and metabolic health through nitric oxide (NO)–mediated pathways that do not require vitamin D synthesis. This review summarizes the systemic effects of UV radiation on hypertension and several metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. UVB stimulates NO production in the skin, which enters circulation to promote vasodilation, lower blood pressure, and reduce cardiovascular risk.
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Impact of ultraviolet radiation on cardiovascular and metabolic disorders: The role of nitric oxide and vitamin D
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine
UVB exposure can influence cardiovascular and metabolic health through nitric oxide (NO)–mediated pathways that do not require vitamin D synthesis. This review summarizes the systemic effects of UV radiation on hypertension and several metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. UVB stimulates NO production in the skin, which enters circulation to promote vasodilation, lower blood pressure, and reduce cardiovascular risk.
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This population-based study and meta-analysis found increasing risk of ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and early death with decreasing vitamin D levels. In comparing individuals in the lowest versus highest vitamin D percentiles, risk was increased by 40% for ischemic heart disease, by 64% for myocardial infarction, by 57% for early death, and by 81% for fatal ischemic heart disease/myocardial infarction.
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25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels and Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, and Early Death
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This population-based study and meta-analysis found increasing risk of ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and early death with decreasing vitamin D levels. In comparing individuals in the lowest versus highest vitamin D percentiles, risk was increased by 40% for ischemic heart disease, by 64% for myocardial infarction, by 57% for early death, and by 81% for fatal ischemic heart disease/myocardial infarction.
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Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and the risk of cardiovascular disease: dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
This meta-analysis of 34 observational studies that followed 180,667 participants showed that baseline serum 25(OH)D levels were inversely associated with total number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events (including myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and stroke) and mortality risk. Overall, the risk of CVD events was 10% lower for each 10 ng/mL increase in serum 25(OH)D.
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Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and the risk of cardiovascular disease: dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
This meta-analysis of 34 observational studies that followed 180,667 participants showed that baseline serum 25(OH)D levels were inversely associated with total number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events (including myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and stroke) and mortality risk. Overall, the risk of CVD events was 10% lower for each 10 ng/mL increase in serum 25(OH)D.