June 04–05, 2026 | Virtual Event
Pranita Ashok
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University,, India
Pranita Ashok, MBBS, MD, PhD, is a distinguished physician and researcher with over 15 years of experience in nutrition, metab olism, and weight management. She specializes in integrating ev idence-based medical science with the principles of Ayurveda to provide comprehensive solu tions for obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders, with a patient-centered approach, Dr. Pranita designs personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans tai lored to each individual’s unique health profile, goals, and dai ly routine, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all diet programs. Her expertise lies in helping pa tients achieve sustainable weight loss, improve metabolic health, and enhance overall well-being through scientifically guided and holistic interventions
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing in developing countries and the prevalence is reported to be higher in Indian urban women and vitamin D deficiency is documented as a common health problem. However, little is known regarding whether vitamin D deficiency plays an important role in the heightened prevalence of metabolic syndrome. Aims and Objectives: This study was planned to assess the levels of vitamin D and their association with components of metabolic syndrome in middle- aged women. Materials and Methods: A total of 300 women volunteers who were in the age group of 35-64 years were included in the study. We used the criteria of metabolic syndrome defined by A joint interim statement of the International Diabetes Federation task force. Plasma levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] was assessed by chemiluminescence method. Pearson’s correlation was used for associations Results: Vitamin D levels are significantly lower in women with metabolic syndrome. Waist circumference (WC), systolic blood pressure (BP), and triglyceride concentrations were inversely associated with vitamin D concentrations. 84% are with deficient levels of vitamin D. Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency was found to be common in Indian women. Elevated WC, BP, and triglycerides were found to inversely associate with low serum levels of 25(OH)D. Improving vitamin D status would be useful in improving the health in middle aged urban women.
