A study of the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and the incidence of high cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood

Abstract

This study examined the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its
correlation with elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood of
individuals residing in Misurata city, with comparisons made to the
permissible levels. The samples were collected between March and May
2024, and a total of 20 individuals of varying ages in Misurata city were
included.
The results demonstrated that there is no statistically significant correlation
between vitamin D deficiency and high cholesterol and triglycerides. This is
evidenced by the fact that, in some samples, vitamin D levels were moderate,
while cholesterol and triglycerides were high. Conversely, in other samples,
vitamin D levels were high, while cholesterol and triglycerides were
moderate.
The mean vitamin D levels were found to be between 8 and 46 ng/ml, while
the mean cholesterol levels ranged from 100 to 260 mg/dl. The mean
triglyceride levels were observed to be between 37 and 240 mg/dl.
While vitamin D levels were observed to be lower in younger individuals
compared to the elderly, cholesterol and triglyceride levels were found to be
the lowest in younger individuals and the highest in both younger and elderly
individuals.