The purpose of this review is to examine vitamin D in the context of sport nutrition and its
potential role in optimizing athletic performance. Vitamin D receptors (VDR) and vitamin D …

There are numerous risk factors for stress fractures that have been identified in literature.
Among different risk factors, a prolonged lack of vitamin D (25 (OH) D) can lead to stress …

Stress fractures are common injuries with load-bearing activities. Stress fractures have been
reported in the scientific literature for over a century; however, the etiology continues to be …

Abstract Purpose of Review The objective of this review is to summarize the literature on the
prevalence and diagnosis of obesity and its metabolic profile, including bone metabolism …

Plasma 25-dihydroxy vitamin D levels appear reduced in patients with obesity or type 2
diabetes, as reported in several observational studies. However, the association between …

Purpose The effect of vitamin D effect on glucose markers and obesity in postmenopausal
women remains controversial. The current literature contains little information on vitamin D …

Background: Vitamin D plays an essential role in the regulation of bone metabolism. The
current meta-analysis aimed to assess the effectiveness of vitamin D fortification on special …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to discuss the current knowledge
about major bone regulating hormones vitamin D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), estrogen and …

Bone health encompasses not only bone mineral density but also bone architecture and
mechanical properties that can impact bone strength. While specific dietary interventions …

High-dose vitamin D supplementation can increase total osteocalcin concentrations that
may reduce insulin resistance in individuals at risk for prediabetes or diabetes mellitus …