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ArticleOsteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA2009

Changes in 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 to oral treatment with vitamin D3 in postmenopausal females with osteoporosis.

H C Hoeck, B Li, P Qvist

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H C HoeckCenter for Clinical and Basic Research, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark. hchoeck@gmail.com
B Li
P Qvist
Nordic Bioscience (Denmark) · DKCenter for Clinical & Basic Research · DK

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Abstract

summaryThis study reports on oral treatment with different doses of vitamin D3 ranging from 25 to 200 microg in females with 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels < 60 nmol/L screened for participation in an osteoporosis trial. A guidance to safely and efficiently achieve 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels > 60 nmol/L is presented.

introductionThe importance of vitamin D for skeletal health has been implemented in clinical trials in osteoporosis. The threshold of 25-hydroxyvitamin D for inclusion has changed from 30 to 60 nmol/L. This study reports on oral treatment with different doses of vitamin D3 in females with 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels < 60 nmol/L.

methodsIn 131 postmenopausal females screened for participation in an osteoporosis trial, the 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 concentration was < 60 nmol/L. They were treated with 25 (n = 22), 50 (n = 19), 75 (n = 19), 100 (n = 41) or 200 microg (n = 30) of vitamin D3 daily for at least 10 days.

resultsIn the females treated with 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 microg of vitamin D3 daily the 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 concentrations increased significantly from 32.4 +/- 2.7 (mean +/- SEM) to 50.8 +/- 2.9, from 46.7 +/- 2.8 to 65.8 +/- 2.6, from 41.6 +/- 2.7 to 67.4 +/- 2.9, from 46.7 +/- 1.4 to 64.4 +/- 2.2 and from 42.1 +/- 2.0 to 71.2 +/- 2.8 nmol/L, respectively (p < 0.001). S-calcium increased significantly but within the reference range (p < 0.006).

conclusionOral vitamin D3 safely increased 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 concentrations in all females above 60 nmol/L. This study demonstrates how to achieve the new recommended 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations within the screening period of a clinical trial.

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Dietary SupplementsAdministration, OralAgedBone Density Conservation AgentsCalcifediolCholecalciferolDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHumansMiddle AgedOsteoporosis, PostmenopausalBone Density Conservation AgentsCalcifediolCholecalciferol

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