Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Aging Men

World J Mens Health. 2021 Apr;39(2):291-301. doi: 10.5534/wjmh.200189. Epub 2021 Jan 26.

Abstract

The elderly population is rapidly increasing; hence, the disability due to age-related diseases has become an important socioeconomic burden. Amongst age-related diseases cardiovascular ones (CVD) have a huge impact on morbidity and mortality and are associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Several studies investigated the role of hypovitaminosis D in the pathogenesis of MetS and of CVD, this review unravels the relationship between aging/senescence, vitamin D, gender, and pathogenesis of MetS.

Keywords: Aging; Gender identity; Metabolic syndrome; Vitamin D.

Publication types

  • Review