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Immunology, Endocrine & Metabolic Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Discontinued)

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ISSN (Print): 1871-5222
ISSN (Online): 1875-6115

Vitamin D and Physical Performance in Athletes

Author(s): Shane D. Scholten and Igor N. Sergeev

Volume 14, Issue 3, 2014

Page: [152 - 161] Pages: 10

DOI: 10.2174/187152221403150521105234

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Abstract

The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in athletes is concerning due to the potential negative effects on physical performance. The concept that vitamin D status positively correlates with measures of muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness is receiving increased interest among a wide range of athletes. We reviewed published studies that examined the association of vitamin D status with, and the effect of vitamin D supplementation on measures of athletic performance. An increased vitamin D status was associated with improved athletic performance in only one observational study. Several intervention studies demonstrated that the improvement in muscular strength occurs when athletes with low vitamin D status are restored to vitamin D sufficient status. Further research in various athletic populations is needed to establish the role of vitamin D in athletic performance and optimal vitamin D status in athletes.

Keywords: 25-hydroxyvitamin D, athletic performance, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, physical performance, vitamin D, vitamin D deficiency.


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