Older people who have low levels of vitamin D have poorer muscle function, according to an Irish study. Older people who have low levels of vitamin D have poorer muscle function, according to an Irish study. Vitamin D 'may reduce muscle weakness in later life'The research from Trinity College says that maintaining muscle function throughout life is crucial for ageing well. Although resistance exercise is known to conserve muscle function, there is growing research showing that getting adequate vitamin D levels also offers a protective effect. Future research should identify and focus on older adults with vitamin D deficiency and aim to better understand if reversing this deficiency improves skeletal muscle function."

Source: Irish Independent October 31, 2019 02:37 UTC