Vitamin D and selected cytokine concentrations in postmenopausal women in relation to metabolic disorders and physical activity

Obesity and metabolic disturbances constitute significant health problems in elderly women. Due to the multifactorial background of these disorders, assessing the interaction between risk factors remains a significant part of prevention and health promotion. Studies have illustrated a relationship between low physical activity and vitamin D deficiency with obesity and its complications. Furthermore, vitamin D affects the production of adipokines...