Abstract
Objective: The study aims to establish a direct relationship between the metabolic profile of menopausal women with the serum concentration of vitamin D. Methods: A prospective study was carried out with the participation of 25 women in menopause, in consultation at the School Clinic of the University of Franca - UNIFRAN. They were asked to perform tests for blood glucose, total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and vitamin D, in addition to assessment of height, weight, calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI) and questionnaire on the practice of physical activity, using Pearson's linear correlation for analyze. Results: An inverse relationship was observed between the values of total cholesterol and LDL, different from what was observed in relation to BMI, waist circumference, HDL, in which there was a weak correlation. Regarding the blood glucose and bone densitometry values, there was a direct relationship, however of low magnitude. Conclusion: The work is in some ways similar to others already carried out on the subject, and it is of great importance to carry out new studies, since if proven, vitamin D replacement can be beneficial to minimize cardiovascular risk in menopause, as well as in the general population.