Synopsis A clinical study demonstrates that higher circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] is associated with low circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in middle-aged and elderly males, independent of thyroid hormone levels. This week's ' MED FACT ' discusses a clinical trial from International Journal Of Endocrinology, “ Association Of High Vitamin D Status With Low Circulating Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Independent Of Thyroid Hormone Levels In Middle-Aged And Elderly Males ”. 2014.
Authors : Zhang Q; Wang Z; Sun M; Cao M; Zhu Z; Fu Q; Gao Y; Mao J; Li Y; Shi Y; Yang F. Key Takeaways High level of Vitamin D is associated with low level of circulating TSH in middle aged and elderly males with negative thyroid autoimmunity. Objective Study Type Participants To study the relationship between vitamin D and TSH levels in middle aged and elderly individuals Cross-Sectional…
