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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Vitamin D and Improved Grip Strength

Doses used in studies

IU/day: 2,000 (median 2,000, IQR 2,000–2,000) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 24.3 months · IQR 24.3 months–24.3 months · Range 24.3 months–24.3 months — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Effects of Supplemental Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Physical Performance Measures in the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL.
- 2024-03-15
- RCT · n = 1,054
- The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 110(1)
- - Sharon H Chou
  - Nancy R Cook
  - Gregory Kotler
  - Eunjung Kim
  - Trisha Copeland
  - I Min Lee
  - Peggy M Cawthon
  - Julie E Buring
  - JoAnn E Manson
  - Meryl S LeBoff
- PubMed: 38488491
- DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgae150
6 Insights on
- Improved Grip Strength
- High evidence
- Large Human Trial
- Elderly
There were no differences in changes in grip strength... between the vitamin D3-treated and the placebo-treated groups
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
2000 IU/day