A new study suggests that people above 65 years should take high dose of vitamin D to prevent falls. The research has found that a daily supplement of the vitamin
A high dosage of vitamin D is recommended by a new study to those above 65 years as it can prevent falls.
The research has found that a daily supplement of the vitamin at a dose of 700-1000 IU (an international unit of measurement for vitamins) reduces the risk of falling among older people by 19 percent, while a dose of less than that has no effect.
Calcium and Vitamin Supplements
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
An international team of researchers observed eight fall-prevention trials results to assess the effectiveness of vitamin D in preventing falls among older individuals.
The results showed that benefit from supplemental vitamin D on fall prevention depended on treatment dose.
Apparently, 700-1000 IU supplemental vitamin D per day (vitamin D2 or vitamin D3) reduced falls by 19 percent and up to 26 percent with vitamin D3.
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Supplemental vitamin D did not reduce falls at a dose of less than 700 IU per day.
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Older Adults With Insufficient Vitamin D Levels Are At Greater Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease
A new study at the University of Colorado Denver and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) says that vitamin D plays a vital role in reducing the risk of death associated with older age.
A new study at the University of Colorado Denver and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) says that vitamin D plays a vital role in reducing the risk of death associated with older age.
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