A new ray of hope for heart patients: Vitamin D dosage may reduce the risk of heart attack.
A new study has revealed that if the dosage of vitamin D is adjusted according to a patient’s needs, it can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks in individuals suffering from heart disease.
The study was presented at the American Heart Association conference, where it was stated that personalized vitamin D therapy reduced the chances of heart attacks by up to 52 percent.
The research was conducted at Intermountain Medical Center between April 2017 and May 2023, involving 630 adult patients who were already diagnosed with heart conditions.
The average age of the patients was 63, and most had vitamin D levels below 40 nanograms per milliliter, which is considered insufficient for good health.
The research team regularly monitored the participants’ blood vitamin D levels and adjusted the dosage according to individual requirements.
Participants were divided into two groups. One group received personalized vitamin D doses to maintain levels between 40 and 80 nanograms per milliliter, while the second group continued receiving standard medical care.
During the study, 107 major cardiac events were recorded. Results showed that 18 percent of the patients in the control group experienced heart issues, compared to only 16 percent in the vitamin D group.
Experts noted that although the findings are encouraging, further research is needed to reach a definite conclusion.
The study is still in its early stages, and its results will only be considered final after publication in a scientific journal.
