Vitamin D and muscle health: insights from recent studies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

The purpose of this review is to critically evaluate the effects of vitamin D on muscle mass and physical/muscle function in middle-aged and older adults, based on recent human studies, including cross-sectional, observational, and intervention studies. Vitamin D, beyond its well established role in bone health, has shown potential in influencing muscle physiology, making it a nutrient of interest in the context of sarcopenia and related chronic conditions.

Recent findings

The review states how vitamin D affects muscle function, emphasizing its role in muscle cell proliferation, differentiation, and key signaling pathways. Additionally, the review of recent human studies revealed an inconsistent relationship between vitamin D and sarcopenia and related indi

SUBMITTER: Kuwabara A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11486990 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature