The incidence and prevalence of metabolic and musculoskeletal diseases are increasing.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by insulin resistance, inflammation …

Many physiological changes occur with aging. These changes often, directly or indirectly,
result in a deterioration of the quality of life and even in a shortening of life expectancy …

There is a growing body of evidence that links nutrition to muscle mass, strength and
function in older adults, suggesting that it has an important role to play both in the prevention …

Importance Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with poor physical performance.
Objective To determine the effectiveness of high-dose vitamin D in lowering the risk of …

Background: Limb muscle dysfunction is prevalent in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) and it has important clinical implications, such as reduced exercise tolerance …

Context: There is growing evidence that vitamin D plays a role on several tissues including
skeletal muscle. Objective: The aim was to summarize with a meta-analysis, the effects of …

Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and function, imposes a dramatic burden
on individuals and society. The development of preventive and therapeutic strategies …

The last decade has seen a dramatic increase in general interest in and research into
vitamin D, with many athletes now taking vitamin D supplements as part of their everyday …

Beyond its established role in bone and mineral homeostasis, there is emerging evidence
that vitamin D exerts a range of effects in skeletal muscle. Reports of profound muscle …

A number of factors contribute to success in sport, and diet is a key component. An athlete's
dietary requirements depend on several aspects, including the sport, the athlete's goals, the …