Open AccessVitamin D for Improved Bone Health and Prevention of Stress Fractures: A Review of the Literature
Author(s) -
Richard Lawley,
Isaac P. Syrop,
Michael Fredericson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current sports medicine reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.424
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1537-8918
pISSN - 1537-890X
DOI - 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000718
Subject(s) - medicine , vitamin d and neurology , bone health , stress fractures , athletes , vitamin , vitamin d deficiency , physiology , population , osteoporosis , environmental health , physical therapy , endocrinology , bone mineral
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.