Summary:
In middle-aged women with prediabetes, vitamin D supplementation significantly improved insulin secretion compared to placebo, though it was associated with no significant changes in fasting blood sugar, lipid profiles, anthropometric indices, or body composition.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Middle-aged women diagnosed with prediabetes. |
| Intervention | Vitamin D supplementation (dose as per the study protocol). |
| Comparison | Placebo control group without vitamin D supplementation. |
| Outcome | Vitamin D supplementation improved insulin secretion but did not significantly affect fasting blood sugar, lipid profiles, anthropometric indices, or body composition. |
Source: Roghayeh Molani-Gol, et al. “Effects of vitamin D supplementation on metabolic factors, serum omentin-1, and anthropometric indices in middle-aged women with prediabetes: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.” Read article here.
