Supplements to Prevent Fractures?

Supplements to Prevent Fractures?

Jan 15, 2018

Contrary to current opinion, a systematic review of 33 randomized trials in about 50,000 community-living adults over 50 years old found no benefit for supplementation of vitamin D and/or calcium. This study strongly supports the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce in...
Vitamin D Supplementation and Fall Risk

Vitamin D Supplementation and Fall Risk

Jan 5, 2016

Swiss researchers evaluated monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation in 200 adults 70 years and older with a history of a fall in the past year. They were randomized to receive one of three monthly regimens, including the control group. At 12 months, lower...

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