Open AccessEffects of Vitamin D on Blood Pressure, Arterial Stiffness, and Cardiac Function in Older People After 1 Year: BEST‐D (Biochemical Efficacy and Safety Trial of Vitamin D)
Author(s) -
Tomson Joseph,
Hin Harold,
Emberson Jonathan,
Kurien Rijo,
Lay Michael,
Cox Jolyon,
Hill Michael,
Arnold Linda,
Leeson Paul,
Armitage Jane,
Clarke Robert
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.117.005707
Subject(s) - medicine , arterial stiffness , vitamin d and neurology , blood pressure , placebo , prohormone , heart rate , vitamin , natriuretic peptide , cardiology , cardiac function curve , brain natriuretic peptide , endocrinology , heart failure , pathology , hormone , alternative medicine
The relevance of vitamin D for prevention of cardiovascular disease is uncertain. The BEST-D (Biochemical Efficacy and Safety Trial of vitamin D) trial previously reported effects of vitamin D on plasma markers of vitamin D status, and the present report describes the effects on blood pressure, heart rate, arterial stiffness, and cardiac function.