# Vitamin D Muscle Soreness Meta-analysis: What the Evidence Says
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Category: evidence-review
Summary: Vitamin D Muscle Soreness Meta-analysis has 2 source documents in the current Migaku evidence database. The strongest available sources in this first pass are
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28
Reviewed by: Migaku Evidence Review
# Vitamin D Muscle Soreness Meta-analysis: What the Evidence Says

## Quick Answer

Vitamin D Muscle Soreness Meta-analysis has 2 source documents in the current Migaku evidence database. The strongest available sources in this first pass are systematic review, so conclusions should be framed as evidence-aware guidance rather than medical advice.

## Key Takeaways

- This page is generated only from sources stored in the Migaku evidence knowledge base.
- Current evidence mix: 1 systematic review, 1 narrative review.
- Claims should be interpreted with the source type, study design, population, and publication date in mind.
- This article is educational and does not replace care from a qualified clinician.

## Evidence Map

| Source | Evidence type | Level | Date | Identifier |
| --- | --- | ---: | --- | --- |
| Effects of Tart Cherry Juice Supplementation on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | systematic review | 1 | 2026-04-07 | 10.1186/s40798-026-00993-3 |
| A comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance | narrative review | 3 | 2026-02-13 | 10.1080/15502783.2026.2630487 |

## What The Sources Report

- EIMD is typically proposed to be associated with two phases: the first primary damage occurs from the mechanical stress during the exercise bout, while the loss of membrane integrity at the sarcoplasmic reticulum is the consequence of the subsequent secondary damage, involving, leakage of intramuscular proteins into the blood for several days following the damaging exercise. [Daab Wael (2026); evidence level 1]
- Accordingly, recovery from EIMD is commonly tracked using transient impairments in muscle function (e.g., MVC and jump performance), increased soreness, elevations in circulating muscle damage markers (e.g., CK), and inflammatory mediators (e.g., IL-6, CRP, TNFα), alongside reduced ROM. [Daab Wael (2026); evidence level 1]
- A growing body of evidence supports the use of supplements to enhance cycling performance. [Rowland Andrew (2026); evidence level 3]
- These supplements are broadly classified as ergogenic (direct) supplements, which acutely enhance performance, and medical (indirect) supplements that enable consistent training and improved physical resilience. [Rowland Andrew (2026); evidence level 3]

## How To Read This Evidence

Evidence level 1 generally reflects systematic reviews or meta-analyses. Level 2 includes randomized trials, guidelines, or public-health guidance. Level 3 usually reflects observational or narrative-review evidence. Level 4 is weaker or early-stage evidence. The level is a sorting aid, not a final quality grade.

## Practical Interpretation

There is at least one systematic-review style source in the current set, so it deserves more weight than single-study evidence. For vitamin D muscle soreness meta-analysis, the next editorial step is to add more targeted sources and separate strong findings from early or indirect evidence.

## Limits Of This First Pass

This is a small-batch MVP article. It uses the first ingested sources for this topic and should be expanded with more targeted searches, license review, and human editorial checks before being treated as a definitive review.

## References

- Daab Wael (2026). Effects of Tart Cherry Juice Supplementation on Recovery from Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. DOI: 10.1186/s40798-026-00993-3. PMCID: PMC13057130. PMID: 41945263. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ This article is .... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13057130/
- Rowland Andrew (2026). A comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance. DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2026.2630487. PMCID: PMC12912213. PMID: 41685663. License: CC BY 4.0. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12912213/

## Safety Note

Health information can change, and individual risk depends on medical history, medications, pregnancy status, age, and diagnosis. Talk with a qualified clinician before changing treatment, supplement, or medication routines.