Immune and Metabolic Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation in Healthy Humans

Summary

In this placebo controlled study the investigators aim to investigate the effect of a 3 month vitamin D supplementation on parameters of the immune, endocrine and metabolic system in healthy women and men. Vitamin D. In a pilot study the investigators showed an increase of certain immune cells, which regulate immunotolerance, the investigators therefore try to confirm these results with a placebo group. Furthermore the investigators assess the effect of vitamin D on the glucose metabolism and hormone levels.

Timeline

Start

2009-11

Primary completion

2010-06

Completion

2010-06

Publications

• Prietl B, Treiber G, Mader JK, Hoeller E, Wolf M, Pilz S, Graninger WB, Obermayer-Pietsch BM, Pieber TR. High-dose cholecalciferol supplementation significantly increases peripheral CD4(+) Tregs in healthy adults without negatively affecting the frequency of other immune cells. Eur J Nutr. 2014 Apr;53(3):751-9. doi: 10.1007/s00394-013-0579-6. Epub 2013 Sep 3.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.