Benefits of Vitamin D

Past research suggested that Vitamin D can assist in decreasing muscle and joint pain in cancer patients and improve muscle performance in the overweight population. A new study conducted, with 12 men and women with Vitamin D deficiency, monitored phosphocreatine recovery (a muscle fatigue marker) before and after Vitamin D supplementation. Results showed that a 10-12 week supplementation of Vitamin D significantly improved muscle phosphocreatine recovery in the subjects. All participants also reported an improvement in fatigue. The study authors write that: “[Vitamin D] therapy augments muscle mitochondrial maximal oxidative phosphorylation following exercise in symptomatic, vitamin D deficient individuals,” submitting that: “For the first time, we demonstrate a link between vitamin D and the mitochondria in human skeletal muscle.”

          This shows how important Vitamin D is to our musculoskeletal system as well as our overall well-being. Approximately 1/3 of the U.S population is deficient in Vitamin D and doctors are now monitoring the vitamin levels closer than ever and providing supplementation as needed. Talk to your doctor about checking your Vitamin D level at your annual check-up or sooner if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: bone pain, muscle pain and weakness, fatigue, symptoms of depression, sleep irregularities, and decreased immune function.

Source:

Sinha Akash; Hollingsworth Kieren; Ball Steve; Cheetham Tim.  “Improving the vitamin D status of vitamin D deficient adults is associated with improved mitochondrial oxidative function in skeletal muscle.”  Endocrine Abstracts, March 1, 2013.

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