Parathyroid hormone, but not vitamin D, is associated with the metabolic syndrome in morbidly obese women and men: a cross-sectional study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism is high among morbidly obese subjects. Further, low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH]D) and magnesium have been associated with increased risk of...
Main Authors: | Hager Helle, Moan Johan, Jenssen Trond, Aasheim Erlend T, Hofsø Dag, Hjelmesæth Jøran, Røislien Jo, Bollerslev Jens |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-02-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/8/1/7 |
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