Vitamin D deficiency is a common health problem worldwide, in particular among older
people. Vitamin D regulates and modulates the physiology and function of multiple human …

Vitamin D is the main hormone of bone metabolism. However, the ubiquitary nature of
vitamin D receptor (VDR) suggests potential for widespread effects, which has led to new …

The population of older adults aged 85 years and over (the very old) is growing rapidly in
many societies because of increases in life expectancy and reduced mortality at older ages …

This review summarises aspects of vitamin D metabolism, the consequences of vitamin D
deficiency, and the impact of vitamin D supplementation on musculoskeletal health in older …

Muscles are major targets of vitamin D. Exposure of skeletal muscles to vitamin D induces
the expression of multiple myogenic transcription factors enhancing muscle cell proliferation …

Objective To investigate the effect of grip strength on bone mineral density (BMD) in
postmenopausal women. Low BMD is related to risk of fracture and falling is the strongest …

Mixed reports exist about the role of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) in muscle ageing and
there are few prospective studies involving the very old (aged≥ 85) who are at highest risk …

Purpose Comprehensive data on diagnosis and prevalence of sarcopenia in India are
lacking. The present study was undertaken to determine cut-offs for low muscle strength …

Vitamin D is involved in musculoskeletal health. There is no consensus on a possible
association between circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentrations and walking …

Older adults are becoming a significant percentage of the world's population. A multitude of
factors, from the normal aging process to the progression of chronic disease, influence the …