Aging is accompanied by involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and function,
called sarcopenia. The mechanisms underlying the development of sarcopenia are not …

An association between vitamin D level and muscle-related traits has been frequently
reported. Vitamin D level is dependent on various factors such as sunlight exposure and …

Background There is a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the critically ill patient
population. Several intensive care unit studies have demonstrated an association between …

Background Sarcopenia, a progressive age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and
strength, leads to disability, falls, and hospitalisation. Individual variation in sarcopenia onset …

Background Healthy diet has been associated with better muscle strength and physical
performance in cross-sectional studies of older adults but the effect of dietary patterns (DP) …

Background: Sarcopenia is an age-related disease characterized by a progressive loss of
systemic muscle mass and/or decreased muscle strength and physical function. The …

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 …

Background Vitamin D contributes to the optimal functioning of muscles. This study was
designed to determine the modulating effect of vitamin D supplementation on the degree of …

Introduction The present paper focuses on the possible contribution of food compounds to
alleviate symptomatic pains. Chronic pain can more easily be linked to anticipatory signals …

Background Cholecalciferol and/or calcium supplementation might increase skeletal muscle
strength and serum testosterone in young adult males. Objective We performed a …