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Is vitamin d deficiency a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Authors: Mandarino NR, Júnior Fd, Salgado JV, Lages JS, Filho NS Abstract The role of vitamin D in the regulation of bone metabolism has been well established. However, in recent years, many studies have demonstrated that its role extends far beyond bone health. Growing evidence has shown a strong association between vitamin D deficiency and hypertension, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis. The mechanisms by which vitamin D exerts its cardiovascular protective effects are still not completely understood, but there is evidence that it participates in the regulation of renin-angiotens...
Source: Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal - June 3, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Open Cardiovasc Med J Source Type: research

Effect of Change in VO2max on Daily Total Energy Expenditure in a Cohort of Norwegian Men: A Randomized Pilot Study.
CONCLUSION: AIT interventions that increase VO2max, do not stimulate subjects to increase TEE or AEE. The intensity of exercise seems to play apart, as MCT increased TEE and AEE and AIT did not. Emphasis should be placed on the importance of maintaining everyday activities when introducing structured exercise training to untrained individuals. PMID: 25969700 [PubMed] (Source: Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal)
Source: Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal - June 3, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Open Cardiovasc Med J Source Type: research