Effect of Hypovitaminosis D on Lipid Profile in Hypothyroid Patients in Saudi Arabia

Background. Hypothyroidism is believed to be associated with dyslipidemia and is considered a risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD). Vitamin D, due to its steroid hormone action, retains cell function and controls the metabolism of lipids. Therefore, the...

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Main Authors: Awad S. Alsamghan, Safar A. Alsaleem, Mohammed A. S. Alzahrani, Ayyub Patel, Ayaz K. Mallick, Salah A. Sheweita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6640402