The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
The most recent articles from: January 2014
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J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyDoes vitamin D improve muscle strength in adults? A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial among ethnic minorities in Norway.
The effect of vitamin D on muscle strength in adults is not established. ⋯ Daily supplementation with 25 or 10 μg vitamin D3 for 16 weeks did not improve muscle strength or power measured by the jump test, handgrip test, or chair-rising test in this population with low baseline vitamin D status.