This document discusses the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. It begins with background on vitamin D and iron, including dietary sources and recommended daily intake. It then examines the high rates of vitamin D deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in India. The document explores the plausible links between the two deficiencies from prevalence data, mechanistic evidence showing how one may contribute to the other, and clinical evidence from studies. One study in particular found that children with low vitamin D had lower hemoglobin and iron, supporting an association between the deficiencies. The document recommends a combined approach to prophylaxis against both deficiencies.
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Vitamin D & Iron Deficiency Link
1. Veerendrakumar C.M.
MD.,DNB
Associate Professor
Dept of OBG,VIMS,Bellary
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2. Vitamin D & Iron Deficiency:
Deadly Duo
Alien + Predator
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3. Vitamin D vitamin or Hormone ??
("sunshine" vitamin)
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble
vitamins are stored in the body's fatty tissue
Very few foods naturally contain vitamin D.
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6. Contents
Vitamin D status & Deficiency Recap
Clinical Data
Health Implications
Iron Deficiency Anemia status in India
Vitamin D Deficiency & Iron Deficiency Anemia: is there a Link ?
Prevalence
Mechanistic Evidence
Clinical Evidence
Summary
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7. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is found in the following foods:
Dairy products
Cheese
Butter
Cream
Fortified milk (all milk in the U.S. is fortified with vitamin D)
Fatty fish (such as tuna, salmon, and mackerel)
Oysters
Fortified breakfast cereals, margarine, and soy milk
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8. 10 to 15 minutes of sunshine three times weekly is
enough to produce the body's requirement of vitamin D.
The sun needs to shine on the skin of your face, arms,
back, or legs (without sunscreen).
Skin that is exposed to sunshine indoors through a
window will not produce vitamin D. Cloudy days, shade,
and having dark-colored skin also cut down on the
amount of vitamin D the skin makes.
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9. RDA
9 - 70 years: 600 IU (15 mcg/day)
Safe upper limit -
4,000 IU/day for children 9 years and older, adults, and
pregnant and breast-feeding teens and women
One microgram of cholecalciferol (D3) is the same as 40
IU of vitamin D.
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10. The greater absorption of iron in vivo from
ferrous ascorbate [Fe(HL)2] as compared with
ferrous sulfate has been ascribed both to
retardation or prevention of Fe(II) oxidation by
ascorbate and to the existence of Fe(II) as a
chelate with ascorbate.
Pharm Weekbl Sci 1984 Dec 14;6(6):245-8.
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11. Ascorbic acid (AA), is the most efficient enhancer of
non-heme iron absorption when its stability in the
food vehicle is ensured. The number of studies
investigating the effect of AA on ferrous sulfate
absorption far outweighs that of other iron
fortificants.
The promotion of iron absorption in the presence of
AA is more pronounced in meals containing inhibitors
of iron absorption. Meals containing low to medium
levels of inhibitors require the addition of AA at a
molar ratio of 2:1 (e.g., 20 mg AA: 3 mg iron).
Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2004 Nov;74(6):403-19.
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12. Pregnancy -The most dangerous journey of
mankind
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13. ANEMIA
40-90% WOMEN AFFECTED
RESPONSIBLE FOR 65% MATERNAL DEATHS (FOGSI-
WHO 1996)
CHRONIC MORBIDITY
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14. Eradicating anemia can save at least
200 mothers a day!
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15. Public Health Significance
WHO 2008
Prevalence of anemia (%) Public health significance
< 04.9 No PH problem
05.0 – 19.9 Mild
20.0 – 39.9 Moderate
> 40.0 Severe
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16. Silver shines Gold glitters
But… Iron strengthens!
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17. Patients have a right to
Normal Hb and
Receive safe and efficient treatment;
It is the physician’s responsibility to ensure this and,
Where possible, avoid blood transfusion.
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18. Anemia is on the increase!!
Economy is ‘better’
More women are educated, empowered
Tons of iron tablets distributed
Fancy iron preparations flood the market
Antenatal clinics are running full !
Iron is not reaching its destination!
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19. Are we producing
a defective generation?
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20. More doctors are finally testing patients for vitamin D
deficiencies…
“Upwards of 70 percent of American adults are vitamin D
deficient or insufficient," said cardiologist James O'Keefe of
St. Luke's Mid-America
Vitamin D prevents heart disease, too
Vitamin D is essential for activating immune system
function
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21. Vitamin D: Optimum status
Ideal >30 ng/ml
Acceptable 20-30 ng/ml
Insufficient 10-20 ng/ml
Deficient <10 ng/ml
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22. Vitamin D Deficiency:
Gender Analysis
Indian J Med Res. 2008;127:211-218
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23. Vitamin D deficiency in Pregnant
women and their New born
≈84% Indian women have 25(OH)D values
< 22.5 ng/L.
Am J Clin Nutr 22, 2011
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24. Vitamin D deficiency in Lactating
Women and Breastfed infants
81.1%
66.7%
23.2% 27.1%
19.8%
11.6%
Deficiency: <15 ng/ml
Insufficiency: 15-20 ng/ml
Severe Deficiency: <5 ng/ml
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Indian J Med Res. 2011;133:267-273 24
25. Vitamin D deficient Mother-
Deficient Infant
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2009;22(3):241-6.
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26. Retards proliferation
and
increases differentiation of cells
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27. Vitamin D Deficiency:
Health Implications
Osteomalacia & Rickets
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Hypertension & CVD
&
Anemia
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28. 60-90% Indians have Vitamin D Deficiency
Indians have Vitamin D Deficiency
~ 50% of those have anemia
INDIA
Latitude of 22° 00’N
Longitude of 77° 00’W
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29. Vitamin D Deficiency and Iron
Deficiency Anemia: Is there a Link?
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30. Prevalence in Pregnant Women &
Infants
Pregnant women with low serum 25(OH)D levels had 46%
higher risk of developing anemia.
Am J Clin Nutr. 1992;56:533-536
> 50% infants with Iron Deficiency Anemia had low
25(OH)D levels.
Plos One2010;5(1):e8770
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31. Vitamin D & Iron Deficiency Link in
Toddlers
20% Asian children
had both Vit D
Deficiency & Anemia.
Children with
Vitamin D deficiency
had low Hb and
serum iron.
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32. Vitamin D & Iron Deficiency Link in Children
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BMJ. 1998;318:28
33. Vitamin D & Iron Deficiency Link:
The Hen or Egg?
Mechanistic Evidence
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34. Vitamin D Deficiency causes
Anemia Plausible Mechanism # 1
Vitamin D receptors are present in bone marrow.
Hematons (buffy coat of bone marrow containing
erythroid precursors) shown to contain high
concentration of D25 & 1,25-hydroxyvitamin D.
Thus Vitamin D deficiency could result in reduced
activation of erythroid precursors, causing anemia.2
Endocrinology.2006;147(12):5542-5548
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35. High local concentrations of 1,25(OH)D in hematopoietic tissues
may directly activate erythroid precursors cells in a paracrine
fashion.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D supplementation will help the initial phase of erythropoesis.
Iron supplementation would be required for the latter phase.
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37. Vitamin D Deficiency causes
Anemia Plausible Mechanism # 2
Myelofibrosis was observed in children with Vitamin D deficiency
induced rickets.1,2,3
Vitamin D Deficiency
Reduced activation of Vitamin D receptors in bone marrow
Myelofibrosis
Impaired Erythropoesis
Anemia
1. J Pediatr. 1989;114:213-217 2. Canad Med Assoc J. 1966;94:395 3. Indian Pediatr. 2005;42:482-484
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38. Iron Deficiency Causes Vitamin D Deficiency
Background
Dietary/supplementary
Vitamin D absorbed from
the intestine, is converted to
25(OH)D in the liver.
Some of the 25(OH)D in liver
is secreted into bile (mainly (Enterohepatic
circulation)
as glucuronides) & is
reabsrobed by enterohepatic
circulation.1,2
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39. IDA Causes Vitamin D Deficiency
Plausible Mechanism # 1
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Impaired Epithelial Regeneration & Function
Abnormal GI mucosa
Malabsorption of Fats
Pediatrics.1964;33:83-99
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40. Malabsorption of Fats
Impairment in Bile secretion
Impaired Vitamin D absorption & 25(OH)D reabsorption in the
intestine
Vitamin D Deficiency
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41. IDA Causes Vitamin D Deficiency
Plausible Mechanism # 2
Iron deficiency inhibits the metabolism of Vitamin D to 25(OH)D.
Clinical evidence
> 50% Infants with IDA had decreased concentration of 25(OH)D &
24,25(OH)2D despite receiving daily supplements of Vitamin D.
Treatment with iron increased the concentrations of both iron & vitamin D
metabolites.
Increase in serum vitamin D metabolites occurred even when no change
was made in the diet or vitamin D supplements.
Am J Clin Nutr. 1992;56:533-536
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42. Vitamin D & Iron Deficiency Link:
The Hen or Egg?
Clinical Evidence
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43. Clinical Evidence for the
relationship: 1
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44. Clinical Evidence for the
relationship: 2
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45. Study Answers the Crucial
Question
Why is Vitamin D deficiency disease (rickets) prevalent in
tropical countries (India) with abundant sunlight?
IDA contributes to the high prevalence because the
amount of Vitamin D synthesized in the skin is
insufficient. Does not satisfy the infants’ requirements.
Moreover, the absorption of vitamin D in the small
intestine is limited, due to IDA resulting in the
development of rickets.
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47. Clinical Evidence for the
relationship: 3
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48. Study Snapshot
Significant association, not a mere overlap of the two
deficiencies.
Children with low Vitamin D concentration had lower
hemoglobin and serum iron concentrations.
This was particularly noticeable in winter. 50% of children
with low Vitamin D concentration were anemic
compared to none with vitamin D sufficiency.
A combined approach to prophylaxis against iron and
vitamin D deficiency should be considered.
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49. Vitamin D & Iron Deficiency Link:
The Hen or Egg?
OR BOTH?
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50. Vitamin D Deficiency
Impaired Vitamin D
absorption & 25(OH)D
reabsorption
Ineffective Increased
erythropoesis inflammation or
marrow
Impaired myelofibrosis
Inhibition of
intestinal
Vitamin D
absorption of
Metabolism
fats.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
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51. Thus....
Vitamin D & Iron Deficiency
The Never-ending Vicious Cycle leads to……
A Twin Epidemic
To Break the Cycle.......
Supplementation with IRON + VITAMIN D would provide optimum benefit
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52. Recommended Dietary intakes of Vitamin D for patients at
risk for Vitamin D Deficiency
Age (Year) IOM(Institute of Medicine) Endocrine Society
RDA RDA
IU/ Day IU/ Day
ng/ml ng/ml
1-18 600 20 1000 30
19-50 600 20 1500-2000 30
50 & above 600-800 20 1500 -2000 30
Pregnancy &
400-600 20 1500-2000 30
Lactation
Endocrine society guidelines are suitable for Indian Patients to raise the blood
level of 25(OH)D consistently above 30 ng/ml
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53. Thus, at a minimum, lactating women may need to take
1400–1500 IU/d, and to satisfy their infant’s
requirement, they may need 4000–6000 IU/d
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54. Evidence of Vitamin D supplement in
adults Older than 51 yr
Participants receiving 800 IU/d
Had a 72% lower rate of falls than those taking
placebo or a lower dose of vitamin D.
Resulted in a 4–11% gain in lower extremity
strength or function and up to 28% improvement
in body sway.
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55. Summary
Vitamin D deficiency with Iron Deficiency Anemia is
prevalent in Indians of all age groups.
The mechanism of IDA leading to Vitamin D Deficiency or
vice versa is not fully established.
The available clinical data indicates a vicious cycle of the
twin deficiencies.
Supplementation with 1000 IU Vitamin D + 100 mg Iron
daily would synergistically improve the status in Indians.
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56. More news on…
Non calcemic benefits of
vitamin D
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57. Vitamin D triggers natural immune response against
tuberculosis, study finds
Increased vitamin D in blood adds years to life and helps
prevent colon cancer
8000 IUs of vitamin D daily necessary to raise blood
levels of "miracle" anti-cancer nutrient, declares
groundbreaking new research
Low vitamin D levels linked to Parkinson's disease
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58. Vitamin D grows hair, prevents the flu and reduces
arthritis pain
Scientists say higher vitamin D intake will slash
cancer, MS, and diabetes risk by half
Crucial vitamin D discovery: deficiency alters lung
growth, harms lung function
Low vitamin D levels linked to Parkinson's disease
Diabetics with low vitamin D have high risk of death
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