According to a United States study, the risk of Heart attack in men is directly related to their levels of Vitamin D.
The medical records of 454 men were studied ranging in age 40 to 75 and whom had suffered from a non lethal heart attack or a fatal heart attack. These medical records were compared to the records of 900 men who had no previous history of cardiac problems or diagnosis.
According to the medical records, the men with a lack of Vitamin D were more likely to suffer a heart attack. A deficiency of Vitamin D is ruled when the body level reaches less than 15 nanograms per ml of blood.
Even after the risk factors of smoking, drinking, BMI,
Exercise practices,
Diabetes and high blood pressure history, race, region of the home, Omega 3 intake, LDL and HDL levels and triglyceride levels were taken into consideration - the relationship between the vitamin deficiency and heart attack remained significant.
Researchers noted the link between Vitamin D deficiency and health conditions and illnesses is growing.
