The Role of Vitamin D Supplementation in Enhancing Muscle Strength Post-Surgery: A Systemic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Vitamin D is vital for musculoskeletal health, with emerging evidence highlighting its role in muscle function. While its preoperative and postoperative benefits for bone health are well documented, the effect of vitamin D supplementation on post-surgical muscle recovery remains underexplored. This systematic review consolidates current evidence on the impact of vitamin D supplementation in enhancing muscle strength following surgery. Methods: This review adhered to PRISMA guidelines and was registered on PROSPERO. A systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases was conducted, covering articles from inception to 15 January 2025. Studies evaluating the effect of vitamin D supplementation on muscle strength in surgical contexts were included. Data extr

SUBMITTER: Wang JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12073290 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature