To determine the dose-response between the doses of vitamin D3 supplements and raised serum levels of 25(OH)D and also the dose of vitamin D3 required to achieve circulating 25(OH)D ≥ 75 nmol/L;
Recent epidemiological studies suggested that serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D \[25(OH)D\] concentration ≥75 nmol/L appeared to be optimal for preventing cardiometabolic diseases and improving bone health. To achieve this goal, a daily intake of 1000 IU or equivalent amount from other sources, is needed, which is twice as much as the RDA recommended by Chinese Nutrition Society. Meanwhile,epidemiological evidences show that large proportions of Chinese may suffer vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency whereas the current RDA in China might be too low to provide adequate vitamin D for people's health. In order to fill up this gap, therefore, it is essential to determine the dose-response between the doses of vitamin D3 supplements and raised serum levels of 25(OH)D and also the dose of vitamin D3 required to achieve circulating 25(OH)D ≥ 75 nmol/L.Ultimately, the current study will provide important evidence for establishing optimal vitamin D requirement for Chinese people
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
75
Institute for Nutritional Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
25-hydroxyvitamin D
Serum 25(OH)D concentration will be assayed by utilizing a liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method
Time frame: 16 weeks
alanine aminotransferase(ALT)
Serum ALT will be measured by an Automatic biochemical analyzer
Time frame: 16 weeks
aspartate aminotransferase(AST)
Serum AST will be measured by an Automatic biochemical analyzer;
Time frame: 16 weeks
glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT)
Serum GGT will be measured by an Automatic biochemical analyzer
Time frame: 16 weeks
creatinine
creatinine will be measured by an Automatic biochemical analyzer
Time frame: 16 weeks
uric acid
Serum uric acid will be measured by an Automatic biochemical analyzer
Time frame: 16 weeks
urea nitrogen
Serum urea nitrogen will be measured by an Automatic biochemical analyzer
Time frame: 16 weeks
calcium
Serum calcium will be measured by an Automatic biochemical analyzer.
Time frame: 16 weeks
phosphate
Serum phosphate will be measured by an Automatic biochemical analyzer.
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Time frame: 16 weeks
parathyroid hormone(PTH)
Time frame: 16 weeks