Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Irisin, Telomerase, Klotho, and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) in Elderly: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Diniwati Mukhtar, Nunung Ainur Rahmah, Sri Wuryanti, Himmi Marsiati, Desi Ariyani Haddad, Sabarina Elfrida Manik, Linda Weni, Bistamy Muhammad Nursabur, Andrea Ivana Allicia Hutabarat, Switania Putri Puspita

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Background: Vitamin D plays a crucial role in aging by regulating mitochondrial function, inflammation, oxidative stress, and telomere stability. Vitamin D deficiency is common among the elderly and is linked to accelerated aging. Biomarkers such as irisin, telomerase, klotho, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) are associated with aging processes. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on these biomarkers in elderly individuals.

Methods: This quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study was conducted in Kadugadung Village, Banten, Indonesia from Maret to September 2024.  A total of 47 healthy elderly individuals (≥60 years) were recruited using purposive sampling. The treatment group (n=25) received 800 IU/day of vitamin D for 20 days, whereas the control group (n=22) received none. Blood samples were collected before and after the intervention to measure serum irisin, telomerase activity, klotho, and TNF-α. Baseline variables included body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, hemoglobin, hematocrit, blood glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid. Data were analyzed using paired and independent statistical tests.

Results: Vitamin D supplementation significantly increased serum irisin levels (p=0.016), meanwhile no significant changes were observed in telomerase activity (p=0.128), klotho (p=0.819), or TNF-α (p=0.098). In the treatment group, blood glucose was correlated positively with TNF-α (r=0.423, α<0.05), whereas cholesterol was correlated negatively with TNF-α (r=-0.51, α<0.01). Furthermore, telomerase activity was correlated positively with irisin (r=0.348, α<0.05).

Conclusion: Vitamin D supplementation at 800 IU/day significantly enhances serum irisin, but does not affect telomerase, klotho, or TNF-α. These findings suggest a potential role of vitamin D in modulating aging-related biomarkers.


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Aging, irisin, klotho, telomerase, TNF-alpha, vitamin D

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15850/amj.v12n3.4286

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