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Vitamin D and the Athlete-Patient: State of the Art

Ribbans, B., Aujla, R., Dalton, S. and Nunley, J. (2021) Vitamin D and the Athlete-Patient: State of the Art. Journal of ISAKOS. 6(1), pp. 46-60. 2059-7754.

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Abstract:
Vitamin D deficiency is common in athletes. The conventional measurement of vitamin D levels provides a general indicator of body stores. However, there are nuances in its interpretation as values of 25(OH)D do not correlate absolutely with the amount of 'bioavailable' vitamin to the cells. Vitamin D should be regarded as a hormone and influences between 5% and 10% of our total genome. Determining the precise effect of the vitamin, isolated from the actions of other cofactors, is not straightforward and restricts our complete understanding of all of its actions. Deficiency has harmful effects on not only bone and muscle but also wider areas, including immunity and respiratory and neurological activities. More caution should be applied regarding the ability of supranormal vitamin D levels to elevate athletic performance. Hopefully, future research will shed more light on optimal levels of vitamin D and supplementation regimes, and improved understanding of its intracellular control of our genetic mechanisms and how extrinsic influences modify its activity. [Abstract copyright: © International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 2021. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.]
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Vitamin D, Sports injuries, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, athletic injuries, orthopaedic sports medicine, biological factors, bone and bones
Creators:
Ribbans, B., Aujla, R., Dalton, S. and Nunley, J.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
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Date:
19 January 2021
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 46-60
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of ISAKOS
Volume:
6
Number:
1
Number of Pages:
15
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1136/jisakos-2020-000435
ISSN:
2059-7754
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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