Research Article

Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D metabolite levels do not depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 levels in healthy Turkish individuals

Volume: 17 Number: 1 March 27, 2025
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Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D metabolite levels do not depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 levels in healthy Turkish individuals

Abstract

Objective: Patient-specific factors may influence the dose of supplemental vitamin D necessary for adequacy, and it is important to verify which metabolite is considered clinically meaningful in order to prescribe vitamin D supplements. We assessed the relationship between 25(OH)D2 and free vitamin D levels in healthy Turkish population and those with vitamin D deficiency. Methods: Blood samples were taken from 92 healthy adults over the age of 18, representing both genders (n = 38 males and n = 54 females). Total 25(OH)D concentrations were determined using an immunoassay method called CMIA. In addition, 25(OH)D3 and vitamin D2 levels in serum were measured using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Free 25(OH)D was measured and calculated according to the Bikle method. Results: Among the participants, 54% exhibited total 25(OH)D3 levels below 20 ng/mL. Those with total 25(OH)D3 concentrations of 20 ng/mL or higher had significantly elevated mean serum levels of 25(OH)D3 and free vitamin D compared to those with levels below 20 ng/mL (P < 0.001). In opposition, the mean concentration of 25(OH)D2 did not show significant variation based on the criteria for vitamin D sufficiency. Additionally, serum levels of 25(OH)D2 were consistent across individuals, regardless of their free vitamin D concentrations. Conclusion: The mean concentrations of serum 25(OH)D3 measured by LC-MS and free vitamin D affects the total 25(OH)D3 concentration as calculated by an automated system and indicates vitamin D deficiency. The mean concentration of 25(OH)D2 in serum, however, didn't differ among individuals according to vitamin D deficiency criteria and concentration of free vitamin D, thus does not directly indicate vitamin D deficiency.

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Biruni Üniversitesi Girişimsel Olmayan Etik Kurul tarafından onay alınmıştır. Etik Kurul onay formuda sisteme yüklenmiştir.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 27, 2025

Submission Date

October 3, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 23, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 17 Number: 1

APA
Yavaş, C., Hekim, N., Karcıoğlu Batur, L., Eröz, R., & Özaydın, A. (2025). Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D metabolite levels do not depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 levels in healthy Turkish individuals. Konuralp Medical Journal, 17(1), 84-90. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1560608
AMA
1.Yavaş C, Hekim N, Karcıoğlu Batur L, Eröz R, Özaydın A. Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D metabolite levels do not depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 levels in healthy Turkish individuals. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2025;17(1):84-90. doi:10.18521/ktd.1560608
Chicago
Yavaş, Cüneyd, Nezih Hekim, Lütfiye Karcıoğlu Batur, Recep Eröz, and Ahmet Özaydın. 2025. “Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D Metabolite Levels Do Not Depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 Levels in Healthy Turkish Individuals”. Konuralp Medical Journal 17 (1): 84-90. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1560608.
EndNote
Yavaş C, Hekim N, Karcıoğlu Batur L, Eröz R, Özaydın A (March 1, 2025) Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D metabolite levels do not depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 levels in healthy Turkish individuals. Konuralp Medical Journal 17 1 84–90.
IEEE
[1]C. Yavaş, N. Hekim, L. Karcıoğlu Batur, R. Eröz, and A. Özaydın, “Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D metabolite levels do not depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 levels in healthy Turkish individuals”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 84–90, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.18521/ktd.1560608.
ISNAD
Yavaş, Cüneyd - Hekim, Nezih - Karcıoğlu Batur, Lütfiye - Eröz, Recep - Özaydın, Ahmet. “Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D Metabolite Levels Do Not Depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 Levels in Healthy Turkish Individuals”. Konuralp Medical Journal 17/1 (March 1, 2025): 84-90. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1560608.
JAMA
1.Yavaş C, Hekim N, Karcıoğlu Batur L, Eröz R, Özaydın A. Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D metabolite levels do not depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 levels in healthy Turkish individuals. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2025;17:84–90.
MLA
Yavaş, Cüneyd, et al. “Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D Metabolite Levels Do Not Depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 Levels in Healthy Turkish Individuals”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 84-90, doi:10.18521/ktd.1560608.
Vancouver
1.Cüneyd Yavaş, Nezih Hekim, Lütfiye Karcıoğlu Batur, Recep Eröz, Ahmet Özaydın. Biomarkers of Vitamin D Sufficiency: Vitamin D metabolite levels do not depend on 25-Hydroxyvitamin D2 levels in healthy Turkish individuals. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2025 Mar. 1;17(1):84-90. doi:10.18521/ktd.1560608

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