Vitamin D and Weight Cycling: Impact on Injury, Illness, and Inflammation in Collegiate Wrestlers

Vitamin D and Weight Cycling: Impact on Injury, Illness, and Inflammation in Collegiate Wrestlers

This study explored the link between vitamin D status and frequency of skin infections, inflammation, and injury in college wrestlers during an academic year. Methods: Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) (n = 19), plasma cytokine (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-10) (n = 18) concentrations, and body weight/composit...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline N. Barcal, Joi T. Thomas, Bruce W. Hollis, Kathy J. Austin, Brenda M. Alexander, D. Enette Larson-Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin D
wrestling
exercise
athletes
inflammation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/12/775

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