Journal article
Prevalence of Vitamin D Inadequacy in Athletes: A Systematic-Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
BackgroundVitamin D is essential for maintaining optimal bone health. The prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy in athletes is currently unclear.ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy in athletes.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis. Multiple databases were searched and studies assessing serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] status in athletes were identified. Serum 25(OH)D is …
Authors
Farrokhyar F; Tabasinejad R; Dao D; Peterson D; Ayeni OR; Hadioonzadeh R; Bhandari M
Journal
Sports Medicine, Vol. 45, No. 3, pp. 365–378
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
March 2015
DOI
10.1007/s40279-014-0267-6
ISSN
0112-1642