DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjm.2026.v12i06.023

Pages: 691-697

Vitamin D is increasingly recognized for its role in metabolic regulation, including its influence on insulin secretion, glucose metabolism, and overall endocrine function. Emerging evidence suggests that inadequate vitamin D levels may contribute to disturbances in metabolic homeostasis. Additionally, physiological and hormonal differences between men and women may influence vitamin D metabolism and its effects on metabolic parameters. However, gender-specific variations in the association between vitamin D status and metabolic indicators remain insufficiently explored. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and selected metabolic parameters and to evaluate potential gender-based differences in this association. The study included a total of 200 participants, comprising both male and female subjects. Serum vitamin D concentrations and relevant biochemical parameters were measured and analysed using appropriate statistical methods to determine patterns of association and gender-related variations.