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ArticleBMC research notes2025

Study of the relationship between daily alcohol intake and serum 25(OH) vitamin D concentrations in a sample of healthy young Cameroonian men.

Jan René Nkeck, Daniela Tinking Tchotsoua, Rosine Eliscar Yassang Noubet, Doris Bibi Essama, Baudelaire Fojo, Wulfran Nganou Tetsoguim, Wilson Chia Tamko, Falmata Amazia, Vicky Jocelyne Ama Moor, Madeleine Ngandeu-Singwé

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Jan René NkeckYaoundé Rheumatology Research Team, Yaoundé, P.O.Box 8009, Cameroon. jrnkeck@gmail.com.
Daniela Tinking TchotsouaDepartment of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Rosine Eliscar Yassang NoubetDepartment of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Doris Bibi EssamaDepartment of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Baudelaire FojoYaoundé Rheumatology Research Team, Yaoundé, P.O.Box 8009, Cameroon.
Wulfran Nganou TetsoguimDepartment of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Wilson Chia TamkoYaoundé Rheumatology Research Team, Yaoundé, P.O.Box 8009, Cameroon.
Falmata AmaziaDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Vicky Jocelyne Ama MoorDepartment of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Madeleine Ngandeu-SingwéYaoundé Rheumatology Research Team, Yaoundé, P.O.Box 8009, Cameroon.

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Abstract

introductionThe association between alcohol consumption and vitamin D status in young men remains controversial. Few data are available from sub-Saharan Africa, although necessary for better prevention of metabolic bone disease in adulthood. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between regular alcohol consumption and vitamin D status in young Cameroonian men.

methodsIt was a cross-sectional study on healthy males aged 18 to 45 with regular alcohol consumption within the last three months. We assessed their ethylic index (EI), hematological and hepatic biomarkers of chronic alcohol consumption, and 25 (OH) vitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations, which were compared according to alcohol consumption (low < 20, moderate 20-39.9 and elevated ≥ 40 g/day) using ANOVA.

results155 participants were included, with a mean age of 31 (SD 6) years, a median alcohol consumption duration of 10 [7; 15] years and a median EI of 24 [14; 27] g/day. They mostly consumed beer (95%), with low (42%) and elevated (23%) predominant consumptions. Vitamin D deficiency (< 20ng/mL) was found in 63%. There was no difference in mean 25(OH)D concentrations between the three alcohol consumption groups. No correlation was found between the biomarkers of chronic alcohol consumption studied and 25(OH)D concentrations.

conclusionsThere appears to be no relationship between 25(OH)D concentrations and daily alcohol consumption in young Cameroonian men. Nevertheless, more data are needed, including vitamin D metabolism parameters to better understand this relationship.

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Alcohol DrinkingVitamin DVitamin D DeficiencyAdolescentAdultBiomarkersCameroonCross-Sectional StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung Adult25-hydroxyvitamin DBiomarkersVitamin DAlcoholCameroonVitamin DYoung men

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