Vitamin d boosts muscle in seniors with obesity, study finds

NCT ID NCT07275177

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking a daily high-dose vitamin D3 pill (10,000 IU) for 12 weeks could improve muscle strength and muscle mass in 29 older adults (60+) with obesity in southern Mexico. Participants had their grip strength, muscle mass, and physical performance measured before and after the supplement. The goal was to see if fixing low vitamin D levels could help prevent falls and disability in this group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social - Unidad de Medicina Familiar 24, Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca, México

    Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Oaxaca, 70805, Mexico

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