Vitamin D equilibrium affects sex-specific changes in lipid concentrations during Christian Orthodox fasting

Karras, Spyridon N.; Koufakis, Theocharis; Dimakopoulos, Georgios; Adamidou, Lilian; Karalazou, Paraskevi; Thisiadou, Katerina; Bais, Alkiviadis; Tzotzas, Themistoklis; Manthou, Eleni; Makedou, Kali; Kotsa, Kalliopi

doi:10.1016/j.jsbmb.2021.105903

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“…The study's findings revealed sex-specific differences in the pattern of lipid profile changes following COC implementation ( 159 ). Additionally, female participants with 25(OH)D concentrations below the median at each time point showed variability in TC and LDL-cholesterol responses; a 15% reduction was observed during the fasting period, followed by an appreciable increase slightly above baseline values 5 weeks after OF cessation ( 159 ). A similar pattern, albeit less pronounced, was observed for HDL-cholesterol concentrations, as well ( 159 ).…”

Section: Greek Orthodox Christian Fastingmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…The sex-specific changes in lipid concentrations during COC fasting, as well as the potential role of vitamin D status in mediating these variations, have been investigated in a 12-week prospective intervention ( 159 ). In this study, biochemical data on serum lipids and vitamin D status were collected at baseline, 7 weeks after COC fasting, and 5 weeks after fasters resumed their standard dietary habits (12 weeks from baseline) ( 159 ). Based on 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations, participants (24 premenopausal females, 53%) were divided into two groups: those with concentrations above and below the median values ( 159 ).…”

Section: Greek Orthodox Christian Fastingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this study, biochemical data on serum lipids and vitamin D status were collected at baseline, 7 weeks after COC fasting, and 5 weeks after fasters resumed their standard dietary habits (12 weeks from baseline) ( 159 ). Based on 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations, participants (24 premenopausal females, 53%) were divided into two groups: those with concentrations above and below the median values ( 159 ). The study's findings revealed sex-specific differences in the pattern of lipid profile changes following COC implementation ( 159 ).…”

Section: Greek Orthodox Christian Fastingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Based on 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations, participants (24 premenopausal females, 53%) were divided into two groups: those with concentrations above and below the median values ( 159 ). The study's findings revealed sex-specific differences in the pattern of lipid profile changes following COC implementation ( 159 ). Additionally, female participants with 25(OH)D concentrations below the median at each time point showed variability in TC and LDL-cholesterol responses; a 15% reduction was observed during the fasting period, followed by an appreciable increase slightly above baseline values 5 weeks after OF cessation ( 159 ).…”

Section: Greek Orthodox Christian Fastingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, female participants with 25(OH)D concentrations below the median at each time point showed variability in TC and LDL-cholesterol responses; a 15% reduction was observed during the fasting period, followed by an appreciable increase slightly above baseline values 5 weeks after OF cessation ( 159 ). A similar pattern, albeit less pronounced, was observed for HDL-cholesterol concentrations, as well ( 159 ). For male participants, an inverse non-significant trend of TC, LDL-cholesterol, and HDL-cholesterol increase during the study period was observed; however, this was only seen in individuals with 25 (OH)D concentrations below the median ( 159 ).…”

Section: Greek Orthodox Christian Fastingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

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Religious fasting is practiced by people of all faiths, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, as well as Hinduism, Judaism, and Taoism. Individual/clinical, public, global, and planetary health has traditionally been studied as separate entities. Nevertheless, religious fasting, in conjunction with other religious health assets, can provide several opportunities, ranging from the individual to the population, environmental, and planetary levels, by facilitating and supporting societal transformations and changes, such as the adoption of healthier, more equitable, and sustainable lifestyles, therein preserving the Earth's systems and addressing major interconnected, cascading, and compound challenges. In this review, we will summarize the most recent evidence on the effects of religious fasting, particularly Orthodox and Ramadan Islamic fasting, on human and public health. Further, we will explore the potential effects of religious fasting on tackling current environmental issues, with a special focus on nutrition/food restriction and planetary health. Finally, specific recommendations, particularly around dietary intake during the fasting rituals, will be provided to ensure a sustainable healthy planet.

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Section: Greek Orthodox Christian Fastingmentioning

confidence: 91%

Section: Greek Orthodox Christian Fastingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Greek Orthodox Christian Fastingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The effect of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic status of elderly people with prediabetes: a 12-month open-label, randomized-controlled study

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Clarifying the Heterogeneity in Response to Vitamin D in the Development, Prevention, and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review

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2023

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In this review, we explore the potential drivers of heterogeneity in response to Vitamin D (VitD) therapy, such as bioavailability, sex-specific response, and autoimmune pathology, in those at risk for and diagnosed with T2DM. In addition, we propose distinct populations for future interventions with VitD. The literature concerning VitD supplementation in the prevention, treatment, and remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) spans decades, is complex, and is often contradictory with mixed findings upon intervention. By association, VitD status is powerfully predictive with deficient subjects reporting greater risk for T2DM, conversion to T2DM from prediabetes, and enhanced response to VitD therapy. Preclinical models strongly favor intervention with VitD owing to the pleiotropic influence of VitD on multiple systems. Additional research is crucial as there remain many questions unanswered that are related to VitD status and conditions such as T2DM. Future research must be conducted to better understand the potentially spurious relationships between VitD status, supplementation, sun exposure, health behaviors, and the diagnosis and management of T2DM. Public health practice can greatly benefit from a better understanding of the mechanisms by which we can reliably increase VitD status and how this can be used to develop education and improve health behaviors.

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Vitamin D equilibrium affects sex-specific changes in lipid concentrations during Christian Orthodox fasting

Cited by 3 publications

References 55 publications

Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health: Fasting as a “religious health asset” for a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society

The effect of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic status of elderly people with prediabetes: a 12-month open-label, randomized-controlled study

Clarifying the Heterogeneity in Response to Vitamin D in the Development, Prevention, and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review

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