Previous randomized controlled trials have reported inconsistent findings regarding the
effects of high-dose vitamin D supplementation on a risk of falls and fractures. This meta …

Background: The primary objective of the study was to assess serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D
[25 (OH) D] values in patients with Cushing's disease (CD), compared to controls. The …

Objectives First, to determine the association between serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD)
concentration and muscle mass, strength, and performance. Second, to explore if there is a …

The putative role of vitamin D in muscle function and strength throughout the life course is of
interest because muscle strength is required for engagement in physical activity at all ages …

Background Previous observational studies have supported the hypothesis that vitamin D
supplementation protects against stroke. However, several current intervention studies …

Sarcopenia, defined as the loss of muscle mass and function, has important consequences
in terms of increasing frailty, disability, and social and healthcare costs. The diagnosis of …

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane and Embase databases were searched to identify the studies
from inception to February 2021 with keywords,'vitamin D','calcium'and 'fracture'to identify …

Background Depressive symptoms and decreased physical functioning are interrelated
conditions and common in older persons, causing significant individual and societal burden …

Vitamin D hydroxylated at carbon 25 (25 (OH) D) is generally recognized as a precursor of
active vitamin D. Despite its low affinity for the vitamin D receptor (VDR), both deficient and …

Misconceptions about vitamin D continue to grow despite publications in the past few years
that have attempted to clarify risk. We present our perspective, and offer several conclusions …