meta_analysis
2020
High Quality
The influence of vitamin D supplementation on IGF-1 levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ameri P, Giusti A
Published in Ageing Research Reviews
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials measuring circulating IGF-1 after vitamin D supplementation.
Key Findings
Vitamin D supplementation produced a small but significant increase in circulating IGF-1 concentrations.
Conclusions
Vitamin D modestly raises IGF-1, with uncertain clinical significance.
Limitations
Heterogeneous doses, baseline vitamin D status and populations.
Supplements Studied
Vitamin D
Vitamin
Vitamin D supplementation produced a small but significant increase in circulating IGF-1
Outcomes Measured
Insulin-Like Growth Factor
Primary
The influence of vitamin D supplementation on IGF-1 levels in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Study Details
Year:2020
Quality Score:8/10
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