The association between serum vitamin D and body composition in South African HIV-infected women

The association between serum vitamin D and body composition in South African HIV-infected women

Background: HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART) alter vitamin D metabolism, and may be associated with bone loss. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and body composition in postmenopausal South African women living with HI...

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Main Authors: Samuel Mwango, Janet Carboo, Christa Ellis, Marike Cockeran, Carina M.C. Mels, Herculina S. Kruger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-09-01
Series:Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Subjects:
vitamin d
postmenopausal
adiposity
bone mineral density
africa
hiv/aids
art
Online Access:https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/1284

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