# Low Vitamin D Tied to Higher Odds of Getting Varicose Veins

*Association between vitamin D deficiency and incident varicose veins: a propensity score-matched cohort study.*

- **Evidence Level**: Moderate
- **Publication Types**: Journal Article
- **Journal**: Frontiers in nutrition
- **Sample Size**: 515,302 adults aged 40 and older
- **Authors**: Lan KM, Wang WT, Chang YJ
- **Published**: 2026-06-25
- **Topics**: vitamin D, vascular health
- **DOI**: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1870207
- **Original Source**: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42428613/

## Summary

Adults over 40 with low vitamin D were more likely to develop varicose veins over five years. The risk jumped even higher for veins with ulcers or inflammation. This only shows a link, not proof that low vitamin D causes the problem. The connection was stronger in older people and those with diabetes.

## Practical Takeaway

This study suggests low vitamin D may be linked to vein problems.

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