The effect of vitamin D on concentration of testosterone, body composition and muscular strength in athletes – overview
Journal Title: Medycyna Sportowa - Year 2018, Vol 34, Issue 1
Abstract
The testosterone concentration, body composition and muscular strength in play a significant role in the process of optimizing the sports form. People with vitamin D deficiency have a higher risk of hypogonadism. Vitamin D supplementation at low initial testosterone levels can increase testosterone levels in men. Due to lipophilicity of vitamin D, excessively developed adipose tissue increases the risk of vitamin D deficiency by binding it in adipocytes. Athletes with a higher BMI (Body Mass Index), even within the normal range (18.5-24.9 kg / m2) may require higher doses of vitamin D supplementation. The discovery of VDR (Vitamin D The receptor – the vitamin D receptor) within the muscle tissue gave grounds to believe that vitamin D has an effect on muscle strength. Concentration 25 (OH) D is positively correlated with muscular strength. Vitamin D3 supplementation increases muscle strength from 1.37% to 18.75%. Vitamin D2 supplementation does not increase muscle strength. There are a limited number of scientific publications regarding the influence of vitamin D on testosterone concentration, silhouette composition and muscular strength, however, conducted research clearly indicate the benefits of adequate nutrition with vitamin D. Optimal blood serum concentration 25 (OH) D is 30-50 ng / ml. In the period from September to April, supplementation is recommended for the general public at a dose of 800-2000 UI of vitamin D3 per day.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Arkadiusz Matras, Maja Nowak, Damian Parol, Daniel Śliż
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