Association between 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status and Components of Body Composition and Glucose Metabolism in Older Men and Women

Association between 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status and Components of Body Composition and Glucose Metabolism in Older Men and Women

Obesity and sarcopenia are major causes of morbidity and mortality among seniors. Vitamin D deficiency is very common especially among seniors and has been associated with both muscle health and obesity. This study investigated if 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) status is associated with body composit...

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Main Authors: Svea-Vivica Mathieu, Karina Fischer, Bess Dawson-Hughes, Gregor Freystaetter, Felix Beuschlein, Simeon Schietzel, Andreas Egli, Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
ageing
elderly
body composition
diabetes
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
vitamin D
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/12/1826

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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/12/1826

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