Training environment and Vitamin D status in athletes.

摘要: This study assessed the associations between gender, anthropometry, predominant training environment and Vitamin D status in 72 elite athletes. Additionally, any links recent injury/health status, or sun protection practices were investigated. Athletes underwent an anthropometric assessment provided venous blood samples for determination of 25-hydroxyvitamin (25(OH)D), accepted biological marker status. Finally, athletes completed a questionnaire relating to their injury history, practices. The athlete cohort divided by as either indoor, outdoor, mixed average (±SD) 25(OH)D levels group 111±37 nmol/L, with indoor (90±28 nmol/L) significantly lower than outdoor (131±35 nmol/L), (133±29 nmol/L) groups (p=0.0001). Anthropometrical measures positively associated levels; however, practice showed no association. Given significant differences environments, coaches may wish monitor athletes’ throughout year, order avoid possibilities deficiency occurring.