Evolving our understanding of vitamin D, periostin levels and cardiovascular risk in the elderly: a cross sectional study

Maria Luisa Brandi; Francesca Marini; Simone Parri; Stefania Bandinelli; Teresa Iantomasi; Francesca Giusti; Eleonora Talluri; Giovanna Sini; Fabrizio Nannipieri; Santina Battaglia; Giovanni Tripepi; Colin Gerard Egan; Luigi Ferrucci

doi:10.1007/s00198-025-07735-3

Abstract

This analysis identified a significant association between periostin and serum vitamin D levels, both linked to increased CV risk in the elderly, suggesting their potential role in CV disease.

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                                    Maria Luisa Brandi, 
                                
                                    Francesca Marini, 
                                
                                    Simone Parri
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2025). 
                            Evolving our understanding of vitamin D, periostin levels and cardiovascular risk in the elderly: a cross sectional study. 
                            Osteoporosis International
                            
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                            https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-025-07735-3

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DOI: 10.1007/s00198-025-07735-3