Effects of Glucan and Vitamin D Supplementation on Obesity and Lipid Metabolism in Diabetic Retinopathy

Abstract

Background Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease manifested by an increase of blood glucose. Objective To evaluate the effects of glucan and vitamin D supplementation in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Method We evaluated the effects of 3-month supplementation with glucan and vitamin D in 54 patients with diabetic retinopathy. We measured levels of vitamin D, cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. Results The supplementation strongly decreased the cholesterol levels and improved the levels of HDL cholesterol. In addition, vitamin D levels were strongly improved, but still not at optimal values. Conclusion From our data, we concluded that glucan and vitamin D supplementation strongly influence lipid metabolism and have positive effects on human health.