Adequate vitamin D status is associated with the reduced odds of prevalent diabetic retinopathy in African Americans and Caucasians

Vitamin D status has been hypothesized to protect against development of diabetic retinopathy via its anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic properties. Additionally, in vitro and in vivo studies suggest vitami...

Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - September 1, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amy E. Millen, Michelle W. Sahli, Jing Nie, Michael J. LaMonte, Pamela L. Lutsey, Barbara E. K. Klein, Julie A. Mares, Kirstin J. Meyers, Christopher A. Andrews and Ronald Klein Source Type: research