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Epidemiology of the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and musculoskeletal conditions among elderly individuals: a literature review.

Kazuhiko ArimaSatoshi MizukamiTakayuki NishimuraYoshihito TomitaHiroki NakashimaYasuyo AbeKiyoshi Aoyagi
Published in: Journal of physiological anthropology (2020)
Some studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for poor musculoskeletal conditions, such as osteoporosis, fracture, muscle weakness, falls, and osteoarthritis in adults. However, other studies did not find an association between serum 25(OH)D levels and musculoskeletal conditions.
Keyphrases
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