The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation to Parameter of Sarcopenia in Elderly People: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Novira Widajanti
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Usman Hadi
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S. Soelistijo
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N. Syakdiyah
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Roudhona Rosaudyn
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Hendy Bhaskara Perdana Putra

Canadian Geriatrics Journal

Mar 2024

DOI: 10.5770/cgj.27.694

Citations:15

Influential Citations:0

Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses

Abstract

Background Vitamin D plays an essential role in promoting skeletal muscle metabolism. Several studies show that vitamin D may help the elderly prevent sarcopenia. Nevertheless, the outcome remains debatable. Our meta-analysis aimed to summarize the e...