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Active vitamin D [1,25(OH)(2)D-3-calcitriol] is a secosteroid hormone whose receptor is expressed on all cells of the immune system. Vitamin D has a global anti-inflammatory effect and its role in the management of a SARS-CoV-2 infection has been investigated since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this narrative review, the laboratory...

Background and Objectives: Vitamin D is a secosteroid hormone essential for calcium homeostasis and skeletal health, but established evidence highlights its significant roles also in muscle health and in the modulation of immune response. This review aims to explore the impact of impaired vitamin D status on outcomes of muscle function and...