Table 1.
Subject characteristics and main effect of calcifediol supplementation
| Placebo - Pre | Placebo - Post | 25(OH)D - Pre | 25(OH)D - Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 12 | 10 | ||
| Gender (M / F) | 6 / 6 | 6 / 4 | ||
| Age (years) | 74.1 ± 5.8 | 71.8 ± 5.7 | ||
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.2 ± 4.0 | 28.0 ± 4.0 | ||
| Weight (kg) | 76.2 ± 14.0 | 80.7 ± 14.9 | ||
| Body Fat (%) | 32.1 ± 6.9 | 31.3 ± 6.6 | 32.5 ± 7.8 | 32.4 ± 7.8 |
| Total 25(OH)D3 (nmol / L) | 37.5 ± 11.9 | 43.8 ± 14.1 | 34.1 ± 9.3 | 87.3 ± 20.6 |
| 24,25(OH2)D3 (nmol / L) | 1.9 ± 0.8 | 2.7 ± 1.5 | 1.8 ± 0.7 | 8.0 ± 3.7 |
| BioDex Leg Extension Peak Torque (Nm) | 129.7 ± 48.9 | 133.6 ± 64.1 | 145.9 ± 50.3 | 157.2 ± 56.1 |
| BioDex Leg Flexion Peak Torque (Nm) | 57.0 ± 29.9 | 55.2 ± 35.0 | 64.8 ± 22.5 | 70.0 ± 23.6 |
Values are means ± SDs