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A parallel group double-blind RCT of vitamin D3 assessing physical function: is the biochemical response to treatment affected by overweight and obesity?

  • A D Wood
  • , K R Secombes
  • , F Thies
  • , L S Aucott
  • , A J Black
  • , D M Reid
  • , A Mavroeidi
  • , W G Simpson
  • , W D Fraser
  • , H M Macdonald

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Abstract

Vitamin D may affect skeletal muscle function. In a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial, we found that vitamin D3 supplementation (400 or 1,000 I.U. vs. placebo daily for 1 year with bimonthly study visits) does not improve grip strength or reduce falls.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)305-315
Number of pages11
JournalOsteoporosis International
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2014

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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