Vitamin D supplementation associated with 12-weeks multimodal training in older women with low bone mineral density: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine whether vitamin D supplementation combined with a multimodal exercise program improves postural balance and muscle strength in older women with low bone mineral density and vitamin D insufficiency.
Results Summary
Vitamin D levels increased in the experimental group, but the combination of vitamin D and exercise did not significantly enhance muscle strength or postural balance compared to the control group. Both groups showed improvements in some muscle strength and balance measures, but no additional benefit was observed from vitamin D supplementation.
Population
Older women with low bone mineral density and vitamin D insufficiency who were not practicing resistance exercise.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
12 weeks
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vitamin D supplementation with a multimodal exercise program | no change | muscle strength adaptation | older women with low bone mineral density and vitamin D insufficiency | - | did not augment | #1 |
vitamin D supplementation with a multimodal exercise program | no change | postural balance | older women with low bone mineral density and vitamin D insufficiency | - | did not augment | #2 |
vitamin D supplementation | increase | vitamin D levels | experimental group (older women with low BMD and vitamin D insufficiency) | - | increased | #3 |
placebo | no change | vitamin D levels | control group (older women with low BMD and vitamin D insufficiency) | - | remained unchanged | #4 |
multimodal exercise program | increase | muscular strength in the dynamometry isokinetic test: flexors PT/BW - right side | both groups (older women with low BMD and vitamin D insufficiency) | - | improved | #5 |
multimodal exercise program | increase | muscular strength in the dynamometry isokinetic test: flexors PT/BW - left side | both groups (older women with low BMD and vitamin D insufficiency) | - | improved | #6 |
multimodal exercise program | increase | dynamic postural balance during the task to step up over: the Lift Up Left | control group (older women with low BMD and vitamin D insufficiency) | - | was better | #7 |
multimodal exercise program | increase | dynamic postural balance during the task to step up over: the Moment Time left | control group (older women with low BMD and vitamin D insufficiency) | - | was better | #8 |
multimodal exercise program | increase | dynamic postural balance during the task to step up over: the Impact index left | experimental group (older women with low BMD and vitamin D insufficiency) | - | was better | #9 |
multimodal exercise program | increase | postural balance test (Mini-BESTest) | both groups (older women with low BMD and vitamin D insufficiency) | - | improved | #10 |
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of vitamin D supplementation with a multimodal exercise program on postural balance and muscle strength in older women with low bone mineral density (BMD) and vitamin D insufficiency. METHODS: 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Total of 422 subjects were screened for participation, and 46 met the inclusion criteria. Those were randomized into an experimental group (EG; n = 23) and control group (CG; n = 23). At the time of enrollment, all subjects had low BMD, vitamin D insufficiency, and were not practicing resistance exercise. Muscle strength assessments were performed by the 30-s sit to stand test; 15-steps climbing test; handgrip dynamometer and knee muscle strength using an isokinetic dynamometer at 60°/sec. Postural balance was clinically evaluated by the MiniBESTest and by a force platform. Dynamic balance was assessed by standing up from a chair and walk over a step, using also a force platform. RESULTS: In the EG, vitamin D levels increased in the post-treatment period (P < 0.001) whereas in CG levels remained unchanged (P = 0.86). Both groups improved muscular strength in the dynamometry isokinetic test: flexors PT/BW - right (P < 0.02) and left side (P < 0.04). In the dynamic postural balance during the task to step up over: the Lift Up Left was better in the CG (P = 0.01); the Moment Time left was better in the CG (P = 0.01); the Impact index left was better in the EG (P = 0.01). The Mini-BESTest - both groups improved the postural balance test (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Vitamin D supplementation associated with multimodal exercise program did not augment muscle strength adaptation or postural balance in older women with low bone mineral density and vitamin D insufficiency.