Impact of vitamin D supplementation during a resistance training intervention on body composition, muscle function, and glucose tolerance in overweight and obese adults

Background: The increase in life expectancy and in the number of individuals over 60 years old brings new demands to health professionals and services based on the physiological changes that occur in this population. The aging process results in changes in body composition, increasing body fat and reducing muscle mass, in addition to a reduction in bone mass. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of whey protein and vitamin D supplementation on body composition and skeletal muscle in older adults living in long-term care facilities. Methods: This study is a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Thirty older adults (>60 years old) were randomized and allocated in three groups: group receiving resistance training and supplementation receiving resistance training, whey protein and vitamin D; group received resistance and placebo training receiving resistance training and placebo, and control group without any intervention. Body composition was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. Results: The mean age was 74.87 (± 8.14) years. A significant difference ( p = 0.042) was observed between the group receiving resistance training and supplementation and control groups in relation to lean mass increase (kg) at 24 weeks. After 24 weeks of intervention, there was a significant increase in Relative index of muscle mass for the two groups that underwent resistance training, group received resistance and placebo training ( p = 0.042) and group receiving resistance training and supplementation ( p = 0.045), in relation to the control. Conclusion: Combined supplementation of whey protein and vitamin D with resistance training can significantly improve lean mass, total mass, and relative index of muscle mass in institutionalized older adults.

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Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Muscle Function, and Body Composition in Vitamin D-Deficient Middle-Aged Women

Methods in Molecular Biology - Clinical and Preclinical Models for Maximizing Healthspan ◽

10.1007/978-1-0716-0471-7_25 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 351-361

Author(s):

Behnaz Abiri ◽

Mohsen Dehghani ◽

Mohammadreza Vafa

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Body Composition ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Muscle Function ◽

Vitamin D Supplementation ◽

Middle Aged

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Resistance Training Improves Muscle Function and Body Composition in Patients With Hyperthyroidism

Yearbook of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1016/s0162-0908(08)70162-4 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 2007 ◽

pp. 192-194

Author(s):

R.J. Shephard

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Muscle Function

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Effect of Vitamin D supplementation on body composition in overweight men: A randomized controlled trial

Endocrine Abstracts ◽

10.1530/endoabs.49.ep680 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Christos Karefylakis ◽

Annaclara Ariander ◽

Stefan Sarnblad ◽

Peter Rask ◽

Eva Rask

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Body Composition ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Vitamin D Supplementation ◽

Randomized Controlled

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Effects of 60-Day Saccharomyces boulardii and Superoxide Dismutase Supplementation on Body Composition, Hunger Sensation, Pro/Antioxidant Ratio, Inflammation and Hormonal Lipo-Metabolic Biomarkers in Obese Adults: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13082512 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 2512

Author(s):

Mariangela Rondanelli ◽

Niccolò Miraglia ◽

Pietro Putignano ◽

Ignazio Castagliuolo ◽

Paola Brun ◽

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Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Superoxide Dismutase ◽

Body Composition ◽

Uric Acid ◽

Fat Mass ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Saccharomyces Boulardii ◽

Homa Index ◽

Obese Adults ◽

Hunger Sensation

In animals it has been demonstrated that Saccharomyces boulardii and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) decrease low-grade inflammation and that S. boulardii can also decrease adiposity. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a 60-day S. boulardii and SOD supplementation on circulating markers of inflammation, body composition, hunger sensation, pro/antioxidant ratio, hormonal, lipid profile, glucose, insulin and HOMA-IR, in obese adults (BMI 30–35 kg/m2). Twenty-five obese adults were randomly assigned to intervention (8/4 women/men, 57 ± 8 years) or Placebo (9/4 women/men, 50 ± 9 years). Intervention group showed a statistically significant (p < 0.05) decrease of body weight, BMI, fat mass, insulin, HOMA Index and uric acid. Patients in intervention and control groups showed a significant decrease (p < 0.05) of GLP-1. Intervention group showed an increase (p < 0.05) of Vitamin D as well. In conclusion, the 60-day S. boulardii-SOD supplementation in obese subjects determined a significant weight loss with consequent decrease on fat mass, with preservation of fat free mass. The decrease of HOMA index and uric acid, produced additional benefits in obesity management. The observed increase in vitamin D levels in treated group requires further investigation.

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Vitamin D in Basketball Players: Current Evidence and Future Directions

Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

10.1177/19417381211019343 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 194173812110193

Author(s):

Emilija Stojanović ◽

Dragan Radovanović ◽

Tamara Hew-Butler ◽

Dušan Hamar ◽

Vladimir Jakovljević

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Vitamin D ◽

Body Composition ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Bone Health ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Vitamin D Supplementation ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Level Of Evidence

Context: Despite growing interest in quantifying and correcting vitamin D inadequacy in basketball players, a critical synthesis of these data is yet to be performed to overcome the low generalizability of findings from individual studies. Objective: To provide a comprehensive analysis of data in basketball pertaining to (1) the prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy; (2) the effects of vitamin D supplementation on 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration (and its association with body composition), bone health, and performance; and (3) crucial aspects that warrant further investigation. Data Sources: PubMed, MEDLINE, ERIC, Google Scholar, SCIndex, and ScienceDirect databases were searched. Study Selection: After screening, 15 studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Level of Evidence: Level 3. Data Extraction: The prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy, serum 25(OH)D, body composition, stress fractures, and physical performance were extracted. Results: The pooled prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy for 527 basketball players in 14 studies was 77% ( P < 0.001; 95% CI, 0.70-0.84). Supplementation with 4000 IU/d and 4000 IU/wk (absolute mean difference [AMD]: 25.39 nmol/L; P < 0.001; 95% CI, 13.44-37.33), as well as 10,000 IU/d (AMD: 100.01; P < 0.001; 95% CI, 70.39-129.63) vitamin D restored 25(OH)D to normal concentrations. Body composition data revealed inverse correlations between changes in serum 25(OH)D (from pre- to postsupplementation) and body fat ( r = −0.80; very large). Data concerning positive impacts of vitamin D supplementation on bone health and physical performance remain sparse. Conclusion: The high proportion of vitamin D inadequacy underscores the need to screen for serum 25(OH)D in basketball players. Although supplementation restored vitamin D sufficiency, the beneficial effects on bone health and physical performance remain sparse. Adiposity can modulate 25(OH)D response to supplementation.

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Effects of DHA-Rich n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and/or Resistance Training on Body Composition and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in Overweight and Obese Post-Menopausal Women

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13072465 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (7) ◽

pp. 2465

Author(s):

Elisa Félix-Soriano ◽

Alejandro Martínez-Gayo ◽

María José Cobo ◽

Adriana Pérez-Chávez ◽

Javier Ibáñez-Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Composition ◽

Resistance Training ◽

Glucose Tolerance ◽

Bone Mineral Content ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Bone Mineral ◽

Mineral Content ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Pufa Supplementation

Resistance training (RT) and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) supplementation have emerged as strategies to improve muscle function in older adults. Overweight/obese postmenopausal women (55–70 years) were randomly allocated to one of four experimental groups, receiving placebo (olive oil) or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-rich n-3 PUFA supplementation alone or in combination with a supervised RT-program for 16 weeks. At baseline and at end of the trial, body composition, anthropometrical measures, blood pressure and serum glucose and lipid biomarkers were analyzed. Oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) and strength tests were also performed. All groups exhibit a similar moderate reduction in body weight and fat mass, but the RT-groups maintained bone mineral content, increased upper limbs lean mass, decreased lower limbs fat mass, and increased muscle strength and quality compared to untrained-groups. The RT-program also improved glucose tolerance (lowering the OGTT incremental area under the curve). The DHA-rich supplementation lowered diastolic blood pressure and circulating triglycerides and increased muscle quality in lower limbs. In conclusion, 16-week RT-program improved segmented body composition, bone mineral content, and glucose tolerance, while the DHA-rich supplement had beneficial effects on cardiovascular health markers in overweight/obese postmenopausal women. No synergistic effects were observed for DHA supplementation and RT-program combination.

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Combining Amino Acid and Vitamin D Supplementation with Exercise Training Increases Skeletal Muscle Mass and Prevent Bone Mineral Density Loss in Participants with Low Muscle Mass

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v10n2p28 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 28

Author(s):

Ha Cao Thi Thu ◽

Satoshi Kurose ◽

Yaeko Fukushima ◽

Nana Takao ◽

Natsuko Nakamura ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bone Mineral Density ◽

Skeletal Muscle ◽

Vitamin D ◽

Body Composition ◽

Amino Acid ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Skeletal Muscle Mass ◽

Vitamin D Supplementation ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Supplement Group

This study evaluated the impact of exercise training with amino acid and vitamin D supplementation on muscle and bone mass in participants with low muscle volume. Twenty-nine Japanese participants (56-84 years old) were enrolled and assigned into the supplement (n=15) and non-supplement (n=14) groups. All participants underwent a 6-month exercise program. Supplements and nutrition support were provided to the participants in the supplement group for 12 weeks. Body composition and whole bone mineral density (BMD) were measured using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. The outcomes, including body composition, whole BMD, and skeletal muscle mass index (SMI), were evaluated twice: pre- and post-intervention. The SMI was 6.51(6.28; 7.14) and 5.58 (5.24; 6.05) (kg/m2) in men and women, respectively. The average SMI change was 0.13% (-0.05%; 0.31%) and 2.33% (-0.88%; 5.48%); [mean (lower; upper quartile)]. The average BMD loss in the non-supplement group was -2.78%, and the BMD increased in the supplement group by 4.34%; there was an absolute difference between the two groups (p<0.05). After the intervention, serum myostatin was changed (p=0.001, non-supplement>supplement), serum vitamin D was increased (p=0.03; supplement>non-supplement), and BMD was maintained (p=0.03, supplement>non-supplement). There was a significant difference in the serum myostatin level at baseline and at 6-month in the non-supplement group, with a mean difference of 483.78 ng/ml (p=0.01). There was no significant improvement in the total lean mass, and handgrip strength. Resistance exercise combined with an amino acid supplement affects muscle and bone mass in the short-term intervention.

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