Context: The independent or interactive effects of vitamin D and calcium on adiposity remain
inconclusive. Objective: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to …

The links between muscle and bone are not fully understood at the present time. However,
the development of research on the interactions between muscle and bone will be crucial for …

With the potential to minimize the risk of many chronic diseases and the apparent
biochemical safety of ingesting doses of oral vitamin D several-fold higher than the current …

Background and objective Observational studies suggest an inverse association between
circulating vitamin D levels and risk of breast cancer. However, the potential benefits of …

Importance Vitamin D deficiency is commonly associated with sarcopenia; however, the
latest International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sarcopenia do not recommend vitamin D …

Introduction In postmenopausal women, vitamin D deficiency (as defined by the circulating
level of 25 (OH) D being below 20 ng/ml (50 nmol/L)) is a regular occurrence. The effect of …

Background Numerous studies demonstrate associations between serum concentrations of
25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH] D) and a variety of common disorders, including …

Background Falls occur frequently among older individuals, leading to high morbidity and
mortality. This study was to assess the efficacy of vitamin D in preventing older individuals …

Objectives A number of studies have hypothesized that vitamin D is a potential factor in the
prevention of falls in the elderly; however, the effect of vitamin D is still inconsistent and not …

Background The effects of intermittent, high dose vitamin D treatment in older adults have
not been documented. We conducted a meta-analysis to provide a quantitative assessment …