The effect of vitamin D status on risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a variety of disorders, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. A potential role for vitamin D deficiency in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has also emerged. In this Review, the authors describe the evidence for an association between risk factors for cardiovascular disease and vitamin D status, and discuss the limitations of available data on vitamin D therapy in patients at increased risk of cardiovascular events.