Increased plasma concentrations of vitamin D metabolites and vitamin D binding protein in women using hormonal contraceptives: A cross-sectional study

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Møller, Ulla, Streym, Susanna, Jensen, Lars, Mosekilde, Leif, Schoenmakers, Inez, Nigdikar, Shailja and Rejnmark, Lars (2013) Increased plasma concentrations of vitamin D metabolites and vitamin D binding protein in women using hormonal contraceptives: A cross-sectional study. Nutrients, 5 (9). pp. 3470-3480. ISSN 2072-6643

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Abstract

Use of hormonal contraceptives (HC) may influence total plasma concentrations of vitamin D metabolites. A likely cause is an increased synthesis of vitamin D binding protein (VDBP). Discrepant results are reported on whether the use of HC affects free concentrations of vitamin D metabolites. Aim: In a cross-sectional study, plasma concentrations of vitamin D metabolites, VDBP, and the calculated free vitamin D index in users and non-users of HC were compared and markers of calcium and bone metabolism investigated. Results: 75 Caucasian women aged 25–35 years were included during winter season. Compared with non-users (n = 23), users of HC (n = 52) had significantly higher plasma concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) (median 84 interquartile range: [67–111] vs. 70 [47–83] nmol/L, p = 0.01), 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (1,25(OH)2D) (198 [163–241] vs. 158 [123–183] pmol/L, p = 0.01) and VDBP (358 [260–432] vs. 271 [179–302] µg/mL, p < 0.001). However, the calculated free indices (FI-25OHD and FI-1,25(OH)2D) were not significantly different between groups (p > 0.10). There were no significant differences in indices of calcium homeostasis (plasma concentrations of calcium, parathyroid hormone, and calcitonin, p > 0.21) or bone metabolism (plasma bone specific alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, and urinary NTX/creatinine ratio) between groups. In conclusion: Use of HC is associated with 13%–25% higher concentrations of total vitamin D metabolites and VDBP. This however is not reflected in indices of calcium or bone metabolism. Use of HC should be considered in the interpretation of plasma concentrations vitamin D metabolites. View Full-Text

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Musculoskeletal Medicine Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Nutrition and Preventive Medicine
Related URLs:	http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/9/3470
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	28 Jan 2022 11:38
Last Modified:	31 Oct 2022 14:31
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/83197
DOI:	10.3390/nu5093470

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