Data di Pubblicazione:
2013
Citazione:
Vitamin D in exercise : Physiologic and analytical concerns / P. Lanteri, G. Lombardi, A. Colombini, G. Banfi. - In: CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA. - ISSN 0009-8981. - 415(2013), pp. 45-53. [10.1016/j.cca.2012.09.004]
Abstract:
Despite of a wide number of studies performed on the general population, little is known about the Vitamin D status of athletes. A particular influence of many factors, including skin pigmentation, early- or late-day training, indoor training, geographic location and extensive sunscreen use, has been observed in this specific population. The need of supplementation with Vitamin D in athletes is not defined or, when supplementation is needed, even the optimal amount of Vitamin D to be used is not specified. The periodic measurement of Vitamin D is the only procedure capable to define athletes' status. Although various methods for the measurement of Vitamin D are routinely used, they often give discordant and poorly reproducible results; thus, it is necessary to standardize the various methods, in order to have comparable results. In conclusion, current available data indicate both that little is known about the Vitamin D status of athletes and that is still unclear if supplementation could be desirable. Finally, it must be pointed out that all the papers about Vitamin D status should indicate in detail the method used for really allowing a correct interpretation of data.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Athletes; Physical performance; Supplementation; Vitamin D status
Elenco autori:
P. Lanteri, G. Lombardi, A. Colombini, G. Banfi
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