Vitamin D and Endothelial Vasodilation in Older Individuals: Data From the PIVUS Study

摘要

Context:Vitamin D plays a role in a wide range of extraskeletal processes, including vascular function. Endothelial dysfunction is a predictor of cardiovascular disease, especially in older subjects. However, the relationship between vitamin D levels and indexes of endothelial vasodilation has never been fully addressed in older individuals.