Vitamin D deficiency and poor muscle function in over-60s.

[2greys]

Research from Trinity College Dublin shows that vitamin D deficiency is an important determinant of poor skeletal muscle function in adults aged 60 years and over.

Maintaining skeletal muscle function throughout life is a crucial component of successful ageing, in promoting independence, mobility, quality of life and reducing falls and frailty. While resistance exercise is known to preserve muscle function, there is growing evidence that adequate vitamin D status may also be protective. The paper was recently published in the international journal ‘Clinical Interventions in Ageing’.

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[RoadRunner44]

I played county level badminton in my thirties four nights a week for a decade. This would suggest I was getting a lot of exercise! Around five years ago I began to experience leg fatigue. The Doctors didn't show much interest at the time and not able to give a concrete answer to my problem. Reading your article and the links there made me realize more than ever we have to take responsibility for ourselves as Doctors don't have all the answers or the time for that matter. Thanks 2greys for keeping us informed yet again! A very helpful post!

[sassy59]

Good post 2greys. Protein is also an essential part of our diet as our youngest son is always telling us. Xxxx

[deni-123red_]

A very good point re vit D. I understand that we are chronically deficient in it due to our climate. Apparently this holds true even in the warmer months. I’ve just started on vit D but does anyone know how important it is to supplement with vit K2 at the same time?

[peege in reply to deni-123red_]

Very important, it assists the vit D to support bone health

[deni-123red_ in reply to peege]

Thanks that’s helpful

[2greys]

It is quite important to take vit K2 (mk-7) as it activates the D3 to be directed to the bones and not taken up by the liver and fatty tissue in the heart. There are many videos on YouTube devoted to vit K2.

[deni-123red_ in reply to 2greys]

Thanks 2greys. Would you happen to know if K2 can be taken at the same time as D3

[2greys in reply to deni-123red_]

Yes, I take it as a combined dose, both in the same capsule.