Elite athletes; vitamin D; supplementation 1 result

Nutrição e sistema imunológico – Artigo 19

Vitamin D Status and Supplementation Practices in Elite Irish Athletes: An Update from 2010/2011 Vitamin D deficiency is a global health concern that is prevalent in Ireland. The vitamin D status of elite Irish athletes following implementation of a revised supplementation policy in 2010/2011 has not been explored to date. This study aimed to assess the vitamin D status of elite Irish athletes participating in high-profile sports and establish if equatorial travel, supplementation and/or sunbed use predict vitamin D status. Across Ireland, blood samples (n = 92) were obtained from ...