Vitamin D didn't boost training gains in older women
exercise · Examine.com Study Summaries — June 8–15, 2026 · 2026
In 46 older women with low vitamin D and osteopenia/osteoporosis, 49,000 IU/week vitamin D3 alongside 12 weeks of resistance training did not improve muscle or fat changes vs. placebo.
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In 46 older women with low vitamin D and osteopenia/osteoporosis, 49,000 IU/week vitamin D3 alongside 12 weeks of resistance training did not improve muscle or fat changes vs. placebo.
- vitamin D
- resistance training
- older women
- sarcopenia
- osteoporosis