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1. High dose vitamin D supplementation decreases the risk of deficiency in male conscripts, but has no effect on physical performance—A randomized study

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Leho Rips, Alar Toom, Rein Kuik, Ahti Varblane, Hanno Mölder, Ragnar Kibur, Marika Laidvere, Mart Kull, Jüri‐Toomas Kartus, Helena Gapeyeva, and Madis Rahu

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APFT physical test, hand grip, military training, supplementation, vitamin D, Orthopedic surgery, RD701-811
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Abstract Purpose Physical load during military training might increase the need for vitamin D; therefore, supplementation could be beneficial for 25(OH)D serum levels and physical performance. Methods One hundred and twelve male conscripts were randomized into two vitamin D oil capsule supplementation groups: 55 participants in the 600 IU group and 57 in the 4000 IU group with a follow‐up period from July 2021 to May 2022. Physical fitness tests were performed in July, October and May. Hand grip strength tests were performed in July, October and January. Blood serum (25(OH)D), parathyroid hormone PTH), calcium and ionized calcium (i‐Ca) values were measured in July, October, January and May. Results The 600 IU group had a lower (p

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2024
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