Effects of vitamin D supplementation on muscle strength in athletes: A systematic review
Tomlinson PB, Joseph C, Angioi M
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Summary
A systematic review of vitamin D supplementation and muscle strength in athletes and physically active adults. Supplementation may improve strength in deficient athletes, but results were inconsistent across studies and depended on baseline deficiency status. With few included trials and high heterogeneity, additional benefit is likely limited when vitamin D is already sufficient.
Key findings
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Vitamin D supplementation may improve muscle strength in deficient athletes
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Adequate vitamin D appears associated with muscle strength and power baseline
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Results were inconsistent across studies; baseline deficiency status influenced outcomes
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