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Determining the vitamin D supplementation duration to reach an adequate or optimal vitamin D status and its effect on blood lipid profiles: a longitudinal study

Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition volume 43, Article number: 81 (2024) Cite this article

Abstract

Background

Recently, Serum vitamin D (Vit. D) levels evaluation and the use of Vit. D supplements have increased substantially. There is no specific guideline for the duration of Vit. D supplementation, so yet Vit. D supplementation duration has remained a critical and controversial issue. This study aimed to determine the vit. D supplementation duration to reach an adequate or optimal Vit. D status and its effect on lipid profile.

Methods

In this longitudinal study, 345 women with different status of Vit. D levels were enrolled and followed up for one year. Eligible participants received 50,000 IU Vit. D3 (cholecalciferol) once a month for 12 consecutive months. The serum Vit. D levels and lipid profiles were measured at baseline, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months after the intervention. Participants were categorized based on Vit. D level at baseline into deficiency (< 20 ng/mL), inadequate (20–30 ng/mL), and adequate (> 30 ng/mL) groups, and the data were compared at different times between the three groups.

Results

Three deficiency (n = 73), inadequate (n = 138) and adequate (n = 134) groups of participants were followed. In all participants the average amount of Vit. D level changes were 8 ng/mL after one year of supplementation. The mean changes of serum Vit. D level in 6th and 12th months vs. 3th month was as below: In deficiency group: 4.08 ± 0.85 and 10.01 ± 1.02 ng/mL; (p < 0.001), in inadequate group: 3.07 ± 0.59 and 7.26 ± 0.78 ng/mL; (p = 0.001) and in adequate group: 2.02 ± 0.88 and 6.44 ± 1.005 ng/ml; (p = 0.001). Lipid profiles were improved in three groups. So, the mean changes of lipid profiles at the end of the study comparing with the baseline were: -5.86 ± 2.09, -7.22 ± 1.43 and − 6.17 ± 1.72 (mg/dl) for LDL (p < 0.05); -12.24 ± 3.08, -13.64 ± 3.21 and − 17.81 ± 2.94 (mg/dl) for cholesterol (p < 0.05) in deficiency, inadequate and adequate groups, respectively. For triglyceride, the mean changes were − 13.24 ± 5.78 and − 15.85 ± 7.49 (mg/dl) in deficiency and adequate groups, respectively (p < 0.05). Although the triglyceride decreased in the inadequate group at the end of the study but this difference was not significant (p = 0.67).

Conclusion

Taking of 50,000 IU Vit. D 3 monthly for 12 months resulted in reaching its level to adequate level in both deficiency and insufficient groups; however, in the adequate group its level did not reach above than 50 ng/mL. Therefore, 50,000 IU Vit. D3 supplementation monthly for one year can have beneficial effects on lipid profiles and there is no risk of toxicity in healthy women.

Introduction

Vit. D is a fat-soluble vitamin and it plays an important role in the homeostasis of calcium and bone metabolism [1,2,3,4]. The prevalence of Vit. D deficiency is a global public health problem 1 [5]. About one billion people worldwide have Vit. D deficiency, while 50% of the population has Vit. D insufficiency [1]. Studies have shown that Vit. D deficiency is associated with many chronic diseases such as cancers, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, infections, lipid abnormalities, and autoimmune diseases [6,7,8,9].

The source of Vit. D can be sunlight exposure, diet, and supplementation [4]. According to the current scientific data, the adequate Vit. D concentration is associated with a wide variety of health conditions [10]. Vit. D supplementation can be a safe, economical, and widely available method [2]. Recently, serum Vit. D levels evaluation and the use of Vit. D supplements have increased substantially [5], But there is still no general agreement on determining the Vit. D levels and the role of Vit. D supplementation; so, the optimal Vit. D dose and tacking its changes is a subject of debate [11]. Currently, there is uncertainty regarding the duration of Vit. D supplementation for reaching adequate or optimal levels and the use of supplements of Vit. D is controversial [12].

Serum 25-hydroxy Vit. D (25OHD) is the most commonly used marker of Vit. D status, because it has a relatively long half-life [13]. The definition for Vit. D deficiency and the level of Vit. D requirement for different age groups is yet controversial [12, 14, 15]. The current cut-offs for defining deficiency/insufficiency/adequacy level of Vit. D is yet challengeable [16]. Almost the majority of current guidelines state that Vit. D 33 level < 20 ng/mL should be considered deficiency, 20–30 ng/mL as insufficiency, and > 30 ng/mL as sufficiency [17, 18]. Scientific evidence shows that, Vit. D deficiency may be associated with many chronic diseases; on the other hand, its level above than 100 ng/ml can lead to some other disorders that are related to its toxicity [19].

In several studies the effect of different durations of supplementation with 50,000 IU Vit. D has been studied with different health outcomes [20,21,22,23]. However determining the Vit. D supplementation duration is still controversial. Since Vit. D deficiency can be the cause of many health-related diseases, also its toxicity can cause many complications, including increased calcification of soft tissues, cardiovascular complications, etc.

One of the proposed mechanisms for the association between vitamin D and some metabolic disorders is its postulated effect on blood lipid profiles. About 12–15% of studies in one meta-analysis have pointed to an inverse relationship between TG (triglyceride) and serum levels of 25 (OH) D [16]. Also, some studies have shown a positive correlation between vitamin D status and HDL (high-density lipoprotein) while reporting the inverse association of vitamin D status with LDL (low-density lipoprotein) [16,17,18,19]. Hypovitaminosis D was shown to be associated not only with lowered insulin secretion and sensitivity but also with adverse effects on TG, total cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol concentrations in a study of healthy men and women from several racial and ethnic groups [24] so the current study aimed to determine the duration of Vit. D supplementation to reach an adequate or optimal Vit. D status and its effect on lipid profile.

Methods

In this longitudinal study 345 healthy women with different status of Vit. D levels were enrolled and followed up for one year. In this study, healthy women with age between 30 and 59 years were included. The exclusion criteria were a history of diseases including liver diseases and kidney, hypothyroidism and hyperparathyroidism, diabetes, pregnancy, identified intestinal diseases, and receiving Vit. D supplement at least 12 months before the initiation of the study.

The participants were selected via cluster sampling. At first, the name of all the health centers in Urmia City was listed and they clustered based on geographical status into four categories: north, south, west, and east. Then, several centers were selected from each cluster using the Excel randomly produced numbers. Finally, the required samples were selected randomly based on the ratio of total population in each health center.

The demographic data including age, education level, job, and sunlight exposure were collected via interviews with participants. Sun exposure data were collected through self-report by each participant and results were reported as days/week. Weight and height were measured and BMI was calculated by formula. Physical activity level was measured using a short standard International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) [25] and results were reported as MET/min.

Each eligible participant received 50,000 IU Vit. D 3 (cholecalciferol) was given orally once a month for 12 consecutive months. The serum Vit. D levels and lipid profile were measured at baseline (before intervention) and 3rd, 6th, and 12th months after the intervention. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels were measured using ELISA (IDS Ltd., Boldon, UK) and expressed as ng/mL. The lipid profile including total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-C, and HDL-C measured in mg/dl. According to the baseline data, the serum Vit. D levels of < 20 ng/mL, 20–30 ng/mL, and > 30 ng/mL are defined as deficiency, inadequacy, and adequacy, respectively [26].

This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Urmia University of Medical Sciences and a written consent form was obtained from the participants.

Statistical analysis

Continuous variables were presented as mean ± standard deviation/standard error (SD/SE) and categorical variables were shown as n (%). The mean of age, BMI, physical activity, and lipid profiles (LDL-C, total cholesterol, and triglyceride) at baseline were compared using One-Way ANOVA. The chi-square test was used to compare the frequency of education level, job status, and sunlight exposure between three groups. Repeated measures were used for comparing mean changes of serum 25OHD levels level and lipid profiles during different times. Data analysis was performed using SPSS17 software and a p-value less than 0.05 was considered as significant level.

Results

In this study, 345 females were enrolled. Based on Vit. D level at baseline the participants were categorized into three groups: deficiency group (n = 73), inadequate group (n = 138), and adequate group (n = 134).

The demographic and baseline characteristics of participants are shown in Table 1. None of the demographic variables showed statistically significant differences among the three groups. The mean of age was 36.93 ± 9.92, 35.88 ± 11.24, and 38.96 ± 10.65 in deficiency, inadequate and adequate groups respectively. The differences between mean LDL-C levels and total cholesterol levels at baseline were significant. (p < 0.05). Also, the changes in HDL-C were significant, but in a downward trend.

Table 1 The demographic characteristics of participants
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Comparison of the serum Vit. D level in participants with different Vit. D status at baseline at different times showed that in all three groups the serum Vit. D level was increased significantly after one year of follow-up (p < 0.05) (Fig.1). In all participants the average of serum Vit. D level changes were 8 ng/mL at the end of the study. In three groups the Vit. D level was increased significantly. In the deficiency group, the mean changes of serum Vit. D level in the 6th and 12th months vs. the 3rd month was 4.08 ± 0.85 and 10.01 ± 1.02 ng/mL, respectively (p < 0.001). In the inadequate group, the mean changes of serum Vit. D level in the 6th and 12th months vs. the 3rd month was 3.07 ± 0.59 and 7.26 ± 0.78 ng/mL, respectively (p = 0.001). In the adequate group, the mean changes of serum Vit. D level in the 6th and 12th months vs. 3rd month was 2.02 ± 0.88 and 6.44 ± 1.005 ng/ml, respectively (p = 0.001) (Table 2).

Table 2 Comparing the vitamin D serum level between different times in participants with different vitamin D status at baseline
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In Table 3 the effect of Vit. D supplementation on lipid profile has been compared at different times in each group. Results showed that at the end of the study (one year after follow-up) the lipid profile was improved. So, the mean changes of lipid profiles at the end of the study comparing the baseline were, -5.86 ± 2.09, -7.22 ± 1.43 and − 6.17 ± 1.72 (mg/dl) for LDL-C (p < 0.05); -12.24 ± 3.08, -13.64 ± 3.21 and − 17.81 ± 2.94 (mg/dl) for total cholesterol (p < 0.05) in deficiency, inadequate and adequate groups, respectively. For triglyceride, the mean changes were − 13.24 ± 5.78 and − 15.85 ± 7.49 (mg/dl) in deficiency and adequate groups, respectively (p < 0.05). Although the triglyceride decreased in the inadequate group at the end of the study this difference was not significant (p = 0.67).

Table 3 The effect of vitamin D supplementation on lipid profile in participants with different vitamin D status at baseline
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Discussion

Recently, due to the high global prevalence of Vit. D deficiency [19], the use of its supplements has increased [5]. Yet, the duration of Vit. D supplementation remained a controversial issue [12]. So, the current study aimed to determine the Vit. D supplementation duration to reach an adequate or optimal Vit. D status and its effect on lipid profile.

The current study showed that 61.2% of participants initially had a deficiency or insufficiency of vitamin D. Consistent with our finding, the epidemiological studies have shown that the prevalence of Vit. D deficiency was high in Iranian adults [26, 27]. The results of the present study showed that receiving 50,000 IU Vit. D3 monthly for 12 months increased the Vit. D level in participants with different serum Vit. D levels. In participants with Vit. D deficiency and inadequate level, the serum Vit. D level reached a sufficient level (> 30 ng/mL), however, in an adequate group its level did not reach above 50 ng/mL.

In several studies the effect of different durations of supplementation with 50,000 IU Vit. D has been investigated on different health outcomes [20,21,22,23, 28]. In a study by Penckofer et al. has shown that supplementation with 50,000 IU weekly for 6 months increased the serum Vit. D; 25-OH from 20 ng/mL at baseline to above than 50 ng/mL [28]. Another study has shown that a monthly supplementation with 80,000 IU Vit. D3 for 6 months corrected Vit. D insufficiency, without overdosing [29].

There are controversies about the healthy range of Vit. D levels, although the optimal level of Vit. D remains unclear; maintaining a serum 25(OH) D level of 40–60 ng/mL is recommended [30]. Our findings showed that the serum Vit. D level did not reach above 50 ng/mL in subjects with the initial of Vit. D > 30 ng/mL during one-year supplementation. The need for Vit. D supplements in healthy individuals require careful clinical considerations to prevent undesirable long-term complications of supplements [31]. In a study, the rates of hypervitaminosis were reported as 18.9% and 4.5% in weekly and biweekly users of 50,000 IU of Vit. D 3, respectively [21].

As much as Vit. D deficiency can be the cause of many diseases; its toxicity can also cause some complications. Vit. D overdosing can cause hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, and over-deposition of minerals in soft tissues, and usually can be as a result of taking extremely high doses of Vit. D for a prolonged time [32, 33]. Malihi et al. reported that one year or longer supplementation with a large daily, weekly, or monthly dose of Vit. D2/D3 did not significantly increase the risk of total adverse events or kidney stones, although there has been a trend towards increased hypercalcemia, and in some instances hypercalciuria [34]. Other studies have shown that the level of safety of Vit. D3 supplementation is similar for doses of 400, 4000, and 10,000 IU/day. Hypercalciuria was common and occurred more frequently with higher doses [35].

Our findings showed that the 50,000 IU Vit. D3 supplementation improved the lipid profiles (LDL-C, total cholesterol, and triglyceride) in participants with different levels of Vit. D at baseline. At the end of this study, the lipid profiles decreased in three groups. Consistent with this study, in several previous studies such results have been earned and it has been shown that Vit. D3 supplementation has a beneficial effect on reducing lipid profiles [36,37,38,39,40].

It should be noted that several factors may further affect the amount of Vit. D required attaining a sufficient concentration [41]. Intakes of Vit. D containing foods and geographical locations are the important and determinant factors for providing recommendations and the policies to achieve adequate Vit. D intake between the countries [42].

In summary, according to the prevalence Vit. D deficiency at the community level, Vit. D supplementation is necessary and more studies are needed to determine the appropriate timing and duration of supplementation in different states and countries. Nevertheless, to be able to provide updated knowledge regarding Vit. D intake and status in different population groups including infants, children, older adults, and pregnant women, it should be done wider studies for a safe duration of supplementation to improve Vit. D level.

Conclusion

Adequate Vit. D status is an important issue in regard the public health. The current study showed that the taking of 50,000 IU Vit. D3 monthly for 12 months resulted in acquiring an adequate level in both deficiency and insufficient groups, without any risks of toxicity in the adequate group. Therefore, 50,000 IU Vit. D3 supplementation monthly for one year can be safe and with beneficial effects on lipid profiles in healthy women and there is no elevating risk for Vit. D overdosing in such participants.

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Mean serum vitamin D (25 OH D) between different groups during intervention time

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Abbreviations

IPAQ:

International Physical Activity Questionnaire

MET:

Metabolic Equivalent Task

25(OH) D:

25, hydroxy vitamin D3

ELISA:

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

LDL-C:

Low-density lipoprotein Cholesterol

BMI:

Body Mass Index

SD:

Standard Deviation

SE:

Standard Error

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Saeidlou, S.N., Vahabzadeh, D., Karimi, F. et al. Determining the vitamin D supplementation duration to reach an adequate or optimal vitamin D status and its effect on blood lipid profiles: a longitudinal study. J Health Popul Nutr 43, 81 (2024). https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.1186/s41043-024-00576-6

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  • DOI: https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.1186/s41043-024-00576-6

Keywords

Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition

ISSN: 2072-1315

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