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Hypophosphatemia is responsible for skeletal muscle weakness of vitamin D deficiency.

Published Aug 15, 2010 · L. Schubert, H. DeLuca

Archives of biochemistry and biophysics

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Vitamin D deficiency leads to muscle weakness due to hypophosphatemia, which can be corrected within 2 days, restoring strength in rachitic patients.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Hypophosphatemia is responsible for skeletal muscle weakness of vitamin D deficiency.

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