Manejo nutricional na Tríade da Mulher Atleta: relevância do cálcio e da vitamina D

Abstract

The Female Athlete Triad is a condition that affects physically active women, characterized by the association of eating disorders, amenorrhea and osteoporosis. This study aimed to review the literature on the nutritional management of calcium and vitamin D and their relevance to bone mineral density and sports performance in female athletes. The relationships between vitamin D levels in the blood, bone health and athletic performance were analyzed, as well as the effects of supplementing these nutrients. The results show that vitamin D supplementation increases blood levels of 25(OH)D and reduces markers of bone resorption, helping to preserve bone health, especially in situations of low sun exposure. Calcium also plays an essential role in bone mineralization, especially when there is inadequate intake of this mineral. The diversity of supplementation protocols and the scarcity of information on dietary intake limited the generalizability of the results. Therefore, more studies are needed to investigate the role of vitamin D and calcium in bone health and performance in female athletes.