2 January 2014 New RCT: Vitamin D beneficial for increasing muscle fiber size A recent trial found vitamin D supplementation in elderly women increases muscle fiber size and increases vitamin D receptor concentration.Continue reading →
28 October 2013 New meta-analysis shows vitamin D helps increase lower limb muscle strength Researchers presenting at the 2013 American College of Rheumatology Meeting have found a positive relationship between vitamin D and muscle strength.Continue reading →
16 October 2013 Vitamin D may improve muscle performance and neural plasticity, according to new study New study corroborates with past research that vitamin D helps with neural health and muscle performance.Continue reading →
24 June 2013 Vitamin D may help improve muscle recovery after nerve injury In a new animal model, researchers in France report on a detailed look at how and if vitamin D plays a role in the nervous system.Continue reading →
1 May 2013 Increased vitamin D linked to faster recovery from muscular injury Sufficient vitamin D levels may increase the rate of muscle strength recovery after intense exercise, according to research published in the journal Nutrients.Continue reading →
26 April 2013 Conflicting reports on vitamin D and athletic performance There is an increasing body of evidence suggesting that sufficient vitamin D levels play a role in athletic performance.Continue reading →
27 January 2013 Vitamin D improves recovery time after injury After injury, rats treated with large vitamin D doses had increased cellular turnover resulting in faster recovery compared to the placebo group.Continue reading →
25 December 2012 Effects of school lighting on physical development and performance A researchers conducted an experiment with children, using both visible and UV wavelengths of light, to see if there were changes in physical development or school performance.Continue reading →
20 December 2012 Vitamin D for stronger muscles According to a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, sufficient vitamin D may help muscle mass loss associated with aging.Continue reading →
16 November 2012 Winter in the UK: D supplementation of professional athletes Dr Cannell discusses a randomized controlled trial examining the outcomes of vitamin D supplementation in professional UK football players.Continue reading →