Association between hypovitaminosis D and sarcopenic obesity in patients with chronic kidney disease stages 3 and 4.

The relationship between sarcopenic obesity and hypovitaminosis D in individuals with chronic kidney disease is complex and has significant impacts on muscle and bone health. An observational, cross-sectional, and analytical study was conducted to analyze possible associations between serum vitamin D levels and sarcopenic obesity in patients with chronic kidney disease stages 3 and 4 in a cohort of patients under nephrology care. The presence of sarcopenic obesity was assessed using bioimpedance criteria, and vitamin D levels were measured and recorded for each patient.

Relationship between hypovitaminosis D and sarcopenia in patients with stage 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease in Colombian patients.

Background: Sarcopenia is a condition associated with aging and multiple medical conditions such as CKD and hypovitaminosis D.

Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out, based on patients registered in a database of specialized nephrology consultation in the city of Manizales, Colombia. 101 patients over 18 years of age who had stage 3 or 4 CKD were included.