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Evidence summary

Rank #64Randomized supplementation trialOA unclear

Vitamin D and calcium supplementation with muscle performance

PubMed record • 2010

Gupta R, et al.

Open source

Quick takeaway

Randomized supplementation trial evidence in Vitamin D-deficient Asian Indians including older adults focused on cholecalciferol plus calcium and tracked strength and physical performance. Relevant to sarcopenia and falls prevention, even though it sits outside the stronger recent lifestyle and screening clusters.

Why this matters

Relevant to sarcopenia and falls prevention, even though it sits outside the stronger recent lifestyle and screening clusters.

Key caution

The trial adds stronger causal evidence, but sample size, setting, and follow-up still matter before generalizing widely.

Vitamin D and calcium supplementation with muscle performance