Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Muscle Mass and Function
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The study was designed to assess the effects of vitamin D supplementation during exercise
training on body composition, muscle function, and glucose tolerance. The investigators
hypothesis for these studies is that vitamin D supplementation enhances exercise-induced
increases in strength and lean mass, potentially through enhancing insulin sensitivity and
reducing inflammation.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Purdue University
Treatments:
Cholecalciferol Ergocalciferols Vitamin D Vitamins