Importance of Vitamin D in Athletes and Exercise; A mini review

Abstract

Vitamin D has an important role in the function of the cardiovascular, immune, and musculoskeletal systems. Regarding to this role there is a potential for vitamin D to affect the physical and athletic performance. To consider whether vitamin D is related to exercise, physical and athletic performance. We have examined a large number of literature related to the effect of vitamin D on exercise, physical and athletic performance. In elderly people with insufficient vitamin D levels, vitamin D supplementation improves muscle strength, balance and reduces falls. Furthermore, vitamin D supplementation to non-athletes and athletes with inadequate levels has helped to increase physical and athletic performance respectively. In contrast, in athletes or non-athletes where vitamin D levels are adequate, vitamin D supplementation is not correlated with improved athletic performance.Vitamin D levels have a very important role in physical and athletic performance. Increasing or decreasing levels of vitamin d is associated with levels of performance. Key Words: Vitamin D, Athletes, Performance, Sports