Vitamin D levels on sports injuries in outdoor and indoor athletes: a cross-sectional study

Şenışık, Seçkin; Köyağasıoğlu, Ogün; Denerel, Nevzad

doi:10.1080/00913847.2021.1969217

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“…Previous studies have shown a strong correlation between the prevalence of lower extremity muscle strains, core muscle injuries, and low vitamin D status [50,51]. In athletes, the prevalence of stress fractures, such as leg and foot bone injuries, among musculoskeletal injuries seems to be significantly higher in athletes with vitamin D insufficiency (p < 0.001) [52][53][54]. Mieszkowski et al [55] even showed an anti-inflammatory effect of vitamin D supplementation on ultramarathon-induced inflammation in athletes with mean 25(OH)D concentrations < 30 ng/mL.…”

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Effects of an Individualized vs. Standardized Vitamin D Supplementation on the 25(OH)D Level in Athletes

Tuma,

Schick,

Pommerening

et al. 2023

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Vitamin D is crucial to the health and performance of athletes. Although the exact vitamin D requirements for athletes have not been established, maintaining a 25(OH)D level of at least 40 ng/mL is considered beneficial. This randomized controlled intervention study aimed to determine whether an individual loading dose formula for vitamin D supplementation is more effective than standardized supplementation and suitable enough for athletes to meet a target value of 40 ng/mL. In a 10-week supplementation study conducted during the winter months in Germany, 90 athletes with insufficient vitamin D levels (25(OH)D < 30 ng/mL) were randomly assigned to receive either a universal dose of 2000 IU/day of vitamin D or a loading dose of 4000 IU/day, followed by a maintenance dose of 1000 IU/day. The total 25(OH)D concentration was measured from dried blood spots at three time points: at baseline, at the computed date of 40 ng/mL, and after the 10-week period. Additionally, a vitamin-D-specific questionnaire was issued. On the day when 25(OH)D blood concentrations of 40 ng/mL were calculated to prevail, the individualized group had a significantly higher 25(OH)D level than the standardized group (41.1 ± 10.9 ng/mL vs. 32.5 ± 6.4 ng/mL, p < 0.001). This study demonstrated that the examined formula is suitable enough for athletes to achieve a 25(OH)D concentration of 40 ng/mL. This indicates that a personalized approach is more effective than a one-size-fits-all approach in restoring adequate vitamin D levels in athletes.

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Effects of an Individualized vs. Standardized Vitamin D Supplementation on the 25(OH)D Level in Athletes

Tuma,

Schick,

Pommerening

et al. 2023

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“…2.4 µg [20] Fish, meat, poultry, eggs [26] • Essential for the synthesis of DNA and serotonin, required for protein and red blood cell production, enhances muscular mass and blood oxygen carrying capacity, and lessens anxiety [27] May cause higher odds of anxiety [3] Folic Acid 400 µg [20] Dark green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, and beans [28] • Crucial for proper brain functioning and works in combination with vitamin b12 in forming red blood cells and supporting iron in performing properly [28] Megaloblastic anemia, impairing red blood cells, tingling in hands and feet, tiredness, fatigue, weakness, loss of coordination, and weight loss [28] Vitamin C 90 mg for males 75 mg for females [13] Citrus fruits, tomatoes, green peppers, kiwifruit [25] • Antioxidant, wound healing and collagen production, boosts energy, and protects from illness and injury [25] • Produces collagen, which strengthens joints and muscles [12] May have a higher chance of getting sick and missing performances; increased wound repair time [13].…”

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Exploring the Relationship between Micronutrients and Athletic Performance: A Comprehensive Scientific Systematic Review of the Literature in Sports Medicine

Ghazzawi,

Hussain,

Raziq

et al. 2023

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The aim of this systematic review is twofold: (i) to examine the effects of micronutrient intake on athletic performance and (ii) to determine the specific micronutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, that offer the most significant enhancements in terms of athletic performance, with the goal of providing guidance to athletes and coaches in optimizing their nutritional strategies. The study conducted a systematic search of electronic databases (i.e., PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus) using keywords pertaining to micronutrients, athletic performance, and exercise. The search involved particular criteria of studies published in English between 1950 and 2023. The findings suggest that vitamins and minerals are crucial for an athlete’s health and physical performance, and no single micronutrient is more important than others. Micronutrients are necessary for optimal metabolic body’s functions such as energy production, muscle growth, and recovery, which are all important for sport performance. Meeting the daily intake requirement of micronutrients is essential for athletes, and while a balanced diet that includes healthy lean protein sources, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is generally sufficient, athletes who are unable to meet their micronutrient needs due to malabsorption or specific deficiencies may benefit from taking multivitamin supplements. However, athletes should only take micronutrient supplements with the consultation of a specialized physician or nutritionist and avoid taking them without confirming a deficiency.

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“…The high level of workload, tight schedule of classes, rehearsals and performances put dancers at a high risk of injuries 15 , with a reported incidence of 0.97 and 1.24 injuries per 1000 dance hours in amateurs and professional ballet dancers, respectively 16 . Although injury occurrence is multifactorial and its many risk factors have been put forward and examined [17][18][19][20] , vitamin D deficiency has gained interest in this context in parallel with research on its role as injury risk factor in other sports [21][22][23] and reports on its deficiency in dancers [24][25][26] . The available evidence on vitamin D and dance injuries has not yet been reviewed, so the aim of this review was to systematically analyze the existing evidence on vitamin D (serum level and supplementation) and injuries in dancers.…”

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Vitamin D and Injuries in Dancers: A Systematic Review

Rakovac

2023

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SUMMARY Vitamin D is involved in many different functions in the human body. Despite the well-known benefits of vitamin D and increasing trends of testing and supplementation, there is still a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency worldwide, present in the general but also in the highly-active population such as athletes and dancers. Dancers are at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency due to their long working hours spent indoors, without exposure to sunlight. The high level of workload and physical demands also put dancers at a high risk of injuries. The aim of this review was to systematically analyze the existing evidence on the association of vitamin D (serum level and supplementation) and injuries in dancers. Medline, Scopus, SportDiscus and Web of Science were searched to identify the available peer-reviewed articles. Five articles met the inclusion criteria (two interventional and three observational studies), three of which additionally investigated the relationship between vitamin D and muscle function. The reported results on positive influence of vitamin D serum level or vitamin D supplementation effect on reduced injury occurrence and enhanced muscular function in adolescent and elite professional ballet dancers are promising but the evidence is limited due to a low number of studies, small samples, and methodological limitations.

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Vitamin D levels on sports injuries in outdoor and indoor athletes: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Effects of an Individualized vs. Standardized Vitamin D Supplementation on the 25(OH)D Level in Athletes

Effects of an Individualized vs. Standardized Vitamin D Supplementation on the 25(OH)D Level in Athletes

Exploring the Relationship between Micronutrients and Athletic Performance: A Comprehensive Scientific Systematic Review of the Literature in Sports Medicine

Vitamin D and Injuries in Dancers: A Systematic Review

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