Plausible ergogenic effects of vitamin D on athletic performance and recovery

Higher vitamin D levels may improve muscle function, shorten recovery time, and enhance performance.

UBC Environmental Physiology Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Canada

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The Impact of Vitamin K2 (Menaquionones) in Children’s Health and Diseases

Vitamin K2 is important for healthy bones, blood vessels, and immunity. A study shows that together with vitamin D3, it may improve bone healing.

Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Poland

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Vitamin D3 supplementation using an oral spray solution resolves deficiency

Many athletes are deficient in vitamin D, especially in winter.

Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health, University of Ulster, UK

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Sports Health Benefits of Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important for muscle function and injury prevention. Higher vitamin D levels improve muscle strength and reduce inflammation.

Marshall University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West Virginia

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Vitamin D: Recent Advances and Implications for Athletes

Vitamin D supports immunity and improves muscle function, which is especially important for athletes training in winter.

Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK

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Vitamin K and cardiovascular complications in chronic kidney disease patients

Vitamin K2 MK-7 may help reduce the risk of arterial calcification and support heart health.

Division of Nephrology and Rheumatology, University Hospital, Rheinisch Westfälische Technische Hochschule, Germany

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Should We Be Concerned about the Vitamin D Status of Athletes?

Vitamin D deficiency is common in athletes and affects bone health, immune function, and performance.

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism

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Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) prevents age-related deterioration of trabecular bone microarchitecture

Vitamin K2 MK-7 helps prevent bone loss in older women.

Department of Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark

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Vitamin K: an old vitamin in a new perspective

Vitamin K2 MK-7 supports bone and vascular health by helping direct calcium to the proper places in the body.

Academy for Micronutrient Medicine; Essen, Germany

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Vitamin D and Athletes

Adequate vitamin D intake reduces the risk of injuries and inflammation and improves muscle function, which is important for athletes’ health.

Departments of Family and Consumer Sciences (Human Nutrition), University of Wyoming, USA

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The effect of combined resistance exercise training and vitamin D3 supplementation on musculoskeletal health and function

Optimal vitamin D levels support muscle strength and contraction, which is important for better performance and faster recovery.

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK

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The combination effect of vitamin K and vitamin D on human bone quality

Vitamin D increases calcium absorption, while K2 ensures that calcium is directed into the bones, which is crucial for preventing bone loss.

Institute of Nutrition and Health, Qingdao University, China

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The Synergistic Interplay between Vitamins D and K for Bone and Cardiovascular Health

The combination of vitamin D3 and K2 helps maintain healthy blood vessels and heart health by preventing calcium from depositing in the arteries, thereby helping protect against cardiovascular problems.

Department of Health Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Netherlands

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Effect of combined administration of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 on bone mineral density

Low vitamin D levels may affect testosterone production, which can impact your energy levels and overall health.

Department of Sports Clinic, Keio University School of Medicine, Japan

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The effect of vitamin D supplementation on depression

Vitamin D may provide short-term relief of depressive symptoms, especially in people with depression.

Department of Community Nutrition, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Iran

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