Vitamin D supplementation during rehabilitation in COPD: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial

Vitamin D supplementation during rehabilitation in COPD: a secondary analysis of a randomized trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Rationale</p> <p>Pulmonary rehabilitation is an important treatment for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, who are often vitamin D deficient. As vitamin D status is linked to skeletal muscle function, we aimed to explore if high dose...

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Main Authors: Hornikx Miek, Van Remoortel Hans, Lehouck An, Mathieu Chantal, Maes Karen, Gayan-Ramirez Ghislaine, Decramer Marc, Troosters Thierry, Janssens Wim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Exercise capacity
Skeletal muscle
Systemic consequences
Vitamin D
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/84

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