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Sun exposure, skin lesions and vitamin D production: evaluation in a population of fishermen.
Plain-language guide to PMID 31365655 (2019): observational study of Vitamin D, K2, Magnesium and Zinc in 174 individuals.
Key Facts
- PMID
- 31365655
- Journal
- Anais brasileiros de dermatologia
- Year
- 2019
- Study type
- Observational Study
- Authors
- Coutinho RCS et al. (4 authors)
- DOI
- 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20197201
What This Study Did, in Plain Language
What Was Tested
The paper reports a study of Vitamin D, K2, Magnesium and Zinc, published as an observational study.
This study aims to analyze the sun exposure index, vitamin D levels and clinical changes in the skin caused by constant sun exposure in the fishermen population.
Why It Was Studied
There is no definition of the level of sun exposure and the proportion of exposed body required for proper synthesis of vitamin D in the skin without causing it damage.
The difficulty in categorizing the sun exposure index.
Who Took Part
According to the abstract, 174 individuals were involved.
By PubMed's age tags, the people studied were adults and middle-aged adults, both men and women.
The sample consisted of fishermen and was calculated in 174 individuals.
How the Study Was Run
It is a cross-sectional, observational and analytical study.
The questionnaire was applied, the dermatological examination was carried out and the examinations of calcidiol, parathyroid hormone, calcium and phosphorus were requested.
Data were expressed as percentages.
The comparative analysis was done through the Chi-square test, and the correlations were established through the Pearson's linear coefficient.
What Was Measured
There is no definition of the level of sun exposure and the proportion of exposed body required for proper synthesis of vitamin D in the skin without causing it damage.
PubMed files the paper under topics including Body Mass Index, Brazil, Cross-Sectional Studies, Diet, Nutritional Status, Skin Neoplasms and Sunlight.
What This Means in Plain Language
This is an observational study of Vitamin D, K2, Magnesium and Zinc in 174 individuals.
The abstract goes on to report its results in about 2 sentences; this page does not restate them, so read the paper for the findings and their limits.
The publication is from 2019 (Anais brasileiros de dermatologia), a journal based in Spain.
More context: the Vitamin D, K2, Magnesium and Zinc compound page, all human trials.
Our Notes on the Compound
Vitamin D, K2, Magnesium and Zinc: Magnesium is described as required for AMPK to function.
Related Pages
Source: PubMed record. This explanation is written by PeptideWhiz from the public record. For research and education only. Not medical advice; no dosing information is given.