Vitamin D: Emerging Risk Factor for Acute Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

Introduction: Current scientific evidence suggests a casual association between serum levels 25(OH)-D and an increase in risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Vitamin D supplementation establishes significant beneficial effects in reduction of risk factors associated with CVD. Current research also suggests that an increase of 25(OH)-D for at least 30 ng/mL, reduces the risk of CVD.