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Review
. 2020 Jun;19(6):202-208.
doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000718.

Vitamin D for Improved Bone Health and Prevention of Stress Fractures: A Review of the Literature

Richard Lawley  1 , Isaac P Syrop  2 , Michael Fredericson  3
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Review

Vitamin D for Improved Bone Health and Prevention of Stress Fractures: A Review of the Literature

Richard Lawley et al. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Vitamin D is a vital nutrient and hormone needed for many essential functions in overall health. There is growing literature examining the role of vitamin D not only in the general population but also in athletes. The most predominantly studied area of vitamin D pertains to bone health. Recently, there has been increased investigation into the relationship of vitamin D and stress fractures, including genetic polymorphisms, levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and bioavailable vitamin D. This review will address the most recent developments of vitamin D research and its important role in bone health in athletes.

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