Correlates of vitamin D in psychotic disorders: A comprehensive systematic review

James Adamson*, John Lally, Fiona Gaughran, Amir Krivoy, Lauren Allen, Brendon Stubbs

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Abstract

People with psychosis have high prevalence of low vitamin D levels but the correlates and relevance of this deficiency are unclear. A systematic search of major databases from inception to 03/2016 was undertaken investigating correlates of vitamin D in people with psychosis. Data was summarised with a best evidence synthesis. Across 23 included studies (n=1770 psychosis, n=8171 controls) a mean difference in vitamin D levels between both groups of −11.14 ng/ml±0.59 was found. 53 unique correlations between vitamin D and outcomes in people with psychosis were identified. The evidence base was broadly equivocal although season of blood sampling (67% of studies found a positive correlation with warmer seasons) and parathyroid hormone (100% of studies found a negative correlation) were associated with vitamin D levels. The most commonly non-correlated variables were: BMI (83% found no correlation), age (73%), gender (86%), smoking (100%), duration of illness (100%) and general assessment of functioning score (100%). In conclusion, whilst many unique correlates have been investigated, there is weak and inconclusive evidence regarding the consistency and meaning of the correlates of vitamin D levels in people with psychosis. Future longitudinal studies should consider the correlates of vitamin D in people with psychosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)78-85
Number of pages8
JournalPsychiatry Research
Volume249
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2017
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
Stanley Medical Research Institute13T-006
Stanley Medical Research Institute
National Institute for Health Research
National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care North West Coast

    Keywords

    • 25-OHD
    • 25-hydroxyvitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D
    • Psychosis
    • Schizophrenia
    • Vitamin D

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