Correlation of objectively measured light exposure and serum vitamin D in men aged over 60 years:

Health Psychology Open

Alison J Fields¹ 

关键词: deficiency;    light;    lux;    objective measurement;    vitamin D;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2055102916648679

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Diminished vitamin D is common among older individuals. Sunlight contributes more to vitamin D synthesis than diet or supplementation. This study examined associations between objectively measured light exposure, vitamin D serum levels, and bone biomarkers in 100 men aged over 60 years. Light exposure was measured in lux via Actigraph monitors for 1 week. Significantly, greater levels of vitamin D were observed in participants with higher light exposure. Seasonal differences in lux were also noted. Significant differences in bone markers were not found. Objective measurement of light exposure is an inexpensive, simple, and effective way to address vitamin D deficiency.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC