GUT 2012;61:1533–1537. R4 Kim Dong Hyun / Fellow Kim Jung Wook Higher Predicted Vitamin D Status Is Associated With Reduced Risk of Crohn’s Disease
INTRODUCTION Inflammatory Bowel Disease Chronic, immunologically mediated disorders. Pathogenic mechanism An inappropriate immune response to intestinal microbial flora in a genetically susceptible host N Engl J Med 2009;361:2066 –2078. Nearly 100 genetic loci associated with IBD (less than 25%) Undefined genetic and environmental factors
INTRODUCTION Vitamin D First, Increased incidence of IBD at higher latitudes. lower levels of vitamin D associated with less UV radiation Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol 2005;2:308 –315. Second, SNP in the vit D receptor (VDR) to increased susceptibility to CD and UC J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008;23:1816 –1822. Third, deficiency of 1,25(OH) 2 D 3 and VDR knockout in mouse models increases the severity of dextran sodium sulfate– induced colitis J Nutr 2000;130:2648 –2652.
INTRODUCTION Goal To examine the association between vitamin D status among women enrolled in a large prospective cohort, the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS)
METHODS Study Population NHS, prospective cohort that began in 1976 72,719 women in 1986 Data on dietary intake and physical activity No prior history of CD, UC or cancer.
METHODS Assessment of predicted plasma 25(OH)D status by a previously published and validated regression model. J Natl Cancer Inst 2006;98:451– 459..
METHODS
Statistical Analysis Primary analysis The hazard ratio (HR) by dividing the incidence rate in each exposure category Secondary analysis Individual contributions of dietary vitamin D (from food) and supplemental vitamin D intake on risk of CD & UC
RESULTS
Baseline characteristics of the study population
Risk of CD and UC According to Quartiles of Predicted Plasma 25(OH)D Level Each 1ng/mL Increase in plasma 25(OH)D level, CD : 6% relative reduction (multivariate HR, 0.94; 95% CI, ;P=.03) UC : non-significant 4% reduction (multivariate HR, 0.96; 95% CI, ).
Risk of CD and UC According to Quartiles of Dietary and Supplemental Vitamin D Intake Each 100 IU/day Increase in total vitamin D intake, CD : non significant 7% reduction (multivariate HR, 0.93; 95% CI, ;P=.09) UC : 10% reduction (multivariate HR, 0.90; 95% CI, ;P=.02).
Conclusion Higher predicted plasma levels of 25(OH)D significantly reduce the risk for incident CD and non-significantly reduce the risk for UC in women.