Sun-Exposed Skin Color Is Associated with Changes in Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in Racially/Ethnically Diverse Children [Nutritional Epidemiology]

Conclusions: Tanning significantly contributed to serum 25(OH)D concentration over the summer, independent of race/ethnicity, but was not sufficient to maintain serum 25(OH)D concentration attained with supplementation. Much of the variation in serum 25(OH)D concentration between racial/ethnic groups may be explained by skin color. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01537809.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - March 31, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sawicki, C. M., Van Rompay, M. I., Au, L. E., Gordon, C. M., Sacheck, J. M. Tags: Nutritional Epidemiology Source Type: research