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What is known about the vitamin D status and its effects on professional dancers?

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SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
DOI: 10.1007/s40664-019-0351-8

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Vitamin D; Professional dance; Injuries; Effects; Prevention

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Vitamin D is a lipid soluble vitamin, which among others affects bone mineral density, muscle function, the immune system and inflammatory modulation. A deficiency in vitamin D is associated with the development of chronic diseases; however, the status and impact of vitamin D has so far only been studied to a very small extent among professional dancers. The few existing studies have proven that vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency is common among dancers. Very few studies exist with respect to the reduction of injuries by supplementation and the results are contradictory. Regular screening of vitamin D during and after dance training and professional activities should be used to diagnose and prevent vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency. The ramifications of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency should be further studied in dancers as well as looking at its impact on the frequency of injuries, muscle function and physical performance.

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