FokI Polymorphism of the <i>VDR</i> Gene Is Associated with Vitamin D Insufficiency in Elite Male Power Athletes of Kazakhstan.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: We aimed to investigate the association between VDR gene variants and vitamin D levels in elite male power athletes of Kazakhstan. Methods: We recruited 92 elite male power athletes of Kazakhstan. Concentrations of serum 25(OH)D were measured with the Access 25(OH) Vitamin D Total Assay on the Unicel Dxl 800 Access Immunoassay System. Gene polymorphisms were determined by a real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) allelic discrimination assay using TaqMan™ probes. Results: Vitamin D insufficiency was registered in 63% of athletes. Age (χ² = 6.83, p < 0.01), BMI (χ² = 6.83, p < 0.01), and sport experience (χ² = 4.44, p < 0.04) showed a statistically significant association with vitam

SUBMITTER: Gabdulkayum A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12567381 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature