Background The effect of vitamin D supplementation on muscle function in older adults has
been tested in randomized trials with mixed results, which may be due to differences in the …

Background Vitamin D may improve muscle strength through a highly specific nuclear
receptor in muscle tissue. Objectives We investigated whether there is an association …

There is an ongoing debate over the role of serum 25 (OH) vitamin D [25 (OH) D] levels in
maintaining or improving physical performance and muscle strength. Much of the …

Vitamin D insufficiency is frequent in the general population. Meta-analyses of randomized
controlled trials (RCTs) have shown a decreased risk of falls in elderly treated with vitamin D …

Results: In total, 53% of the participants had a serum 25 (OH) D level below 50 nmol/l. After
adjustment for confounding factors, 25 (OH) D status was associated with ALM (β= 0.012, P …

Objectives To systematically review and quantitatively synthesize the effect of vitamin D
supplementation on muscle strength, gait, and balance in older adults. Design Systematic …

Background It has been suggested that vitamin D status or supplementation is important for
maintaining or improving muscle strength and mobility in older adults. The study results …

Muscle weakness is a hallmark of severe vitamin D deficiency, but the effect of milder
vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency on muscle mass and performance and risk of falling is …

An inadequate serum vitamin D status is commonly seen in elderly people as the result of
various risk factors interacting in this population. Apart from the well-known effects on bone …

Background: Vitamin D insufficiency, which is prevalent in older individuals, is associated
with bone and muscle weakness and falls. Objective: We examined the effects of a weekly …