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High Dose Vitamin D Supplement
For People Over 65
Researchers Recommend People Over 65
Should Take High Dose Vitamin D
To Prevent Falls and Fractures
A daily supplement of Vitamin D at a dose of 700-1000 IU reduces
the
risk of falling among older people by 19% according to a study
published on the British Medical Journal website. However, a dose
of
less than 700 IU per day has no effect.
Each year, one in three people aged 65 and older experience at
least
one fall, with nearly 6% resulting in a fracture. Fall prevention
has
therefore become a public health goal especially as the older
segment
of the population grows. Several trials have shown that
Vitamin D
improves balance and strength among older people,
while others have
found no significant effect on the risk of falling.
An international team of researchers analyzed the results of eight fall
prevention trials to assess the effectiveness of Vitamin D in
preventing
falls among older individuals (aged 65 or more). Differences
in study
design and quality were taken into account to minimize bias.
The pooled
results showed important benefits from supplemental Vitamin
D on fall
prevention depended on treatment dose.
Supplemental Vitamin D of 700 IU - 1,000 IU per day (Vitamin D2 or
Vitamin D3) reduced falls by 19% and up to 26%. IU is an international
unit of measurement for fat-soluble vitamins and other biologically
active substances.
This effect was independent of age, type of dwelling or additional
calcium supplementation. The effect was significant within two to five
months of starting treatment and extended beyond 12 months.
It's important to note supplemental vitamin D did not reduce falls at
a dose of less than 700 IU per day. The use of active forms of Vitamin D
did not appear to be more effective than 700-1000 IU supplemental Vitamin D.
To reduce the risk of falling, a daily intake of at least 700-1000 IU
supplemental
Vitamin D is warranted in all individuals aged 65 and
older, say the authors.
Higher doses may be even more effective and should be explored in
future
research to optimize the fall prevention benefit with Vitamin D,
they conclude.
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