Vitamin D Supplementation and Impact on Skeletal Muscle Function in Cell and Animal Models and an Aging Population: What Do We Know So Far?

Aging is associated with impairment in skeletal muscle mass and contractile function, predisposing to fat mass gain, insulin resistance and diabetes. The impact of Vitamin D (VitD) supplementation on skeletal muscle mass and function in older adults is still controversial. The aim of this review was...

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Main Authors: Karina Romeu Montenegro, Milene Amarante Pufal, Philip Newsholme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1110