Mark A. Moyad, MD, MPH, presented “Vitamin D and Men’s Health” during the 33rd International Prostate Cancer Update on January 23, 2023, in Vail, Colorado.
How to cite: Moyad, Mark A. “Vitamin D and Men’s Health” January 23, 2023. Accessed Jul 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/vitamin-d-and-mens-health/
Vitamin D and Men’s Health – Summary
Mark A. Moyad, MD, MPH, the Jenkins/Pokempner Director of Preventive/Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the Department of Urology at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, presents on the current status of vitamin D in men’s health. While randomized trials have shown limited benefits in major endpoints, such as preventing cardiovascular disease and cancer, there is a significant signal indicating the potential of vitamin D in autoimmune disease prevention. He discusses exciting findings from the VITAL trial suggesting that a moderate dose of vitamin D may reduce the risk of autoimmune disease. Additionally, individuals with a healthy BMI and those at high risk for bone loss could potentially benefit more from vitamin D supplementation. Dr. Moyad emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of vitamin D blood tests and suggests that targeted screening is recommended for specific groups. Overall, he says, fortification and supplementation of vitamin D remain safe and cost-effective strategies for improving men’s health.
About The 33rd Annual International Prostate Cancer Update:
The International Prostate Cancer Update (IPCU), founded in 1990, is a multi-day CME conference focused on prostate cancer treatment updates with expert, international faculty. It is led by expert physicians and is designed for urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The 33rd iteration of the meeting occurred January 22-25, 2023 in Vail, Colorado. To view more educational presentations from IPCU 33, visit our collection page.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Moyad’s mission is to promote a greater attention to comprehensive lifestyle changes to improve overall mental, physical, and spiritual wellness along with contributing to more objective education on dietary supplements, OTC, and other potential health options. This has been the focus of his research, writings, and lectures his entire career. He occupies an endowed position, which was originally created and funded by the individuals he has empowered over the past 25+ years. He is the Jenkins/Pokempner Director of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Education at the University of Michigan Medical Center in the Department of Urology. This was one of the first endowments of its kind created for a doctor at a major medical center. Dr. Moyad has always considered himself to be first, and foremost, a public health educator with an expertise in clinical/medical epidemiology. Dr. Moyad received his medical education from the University of South Florida College of Public Health and the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is the primary author of over 150 medical journal publications on lifestyle changes and supplements, the past Editor-in-Chief of the medical journal Seminars in Preventive & Alternative Medicine, past CAM course director for a variety of medical societies, continues to be a guest editor and provide peer review for multiple medical journals, and he has given thousands of lectures around the world to the public and health care professionals in virtually every medical specialty and major medical center. Dr. Moyad is the author or co-author of 15 academic and consumer books, and now interviews other health experts on a variety of global wellness topics to enhance notable health care professional and patient education sources. He is also honored to be the moderator of one of the largest patient conferences held twice a year in Los Angeles, California, and has provided educational clinical research updates for the last 20+ years to health care professionals and national patient advocacy groups.
