Vitamin D supplementation to prevent falls in the elderly: evidence and practical considerations

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Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce the Risk of Falls

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Reference: " Vitamin D supplementation to prevent falls in the elderly:

evidence and practical considerations, " Fosnight SM, Zafirau WJ, et al,

Pharmacotherapy, 2008; 28(2): 225-34. (Address: Department of Pharmacy,

Summa Health System, Akron, Ohio; and the Northeastern Ohio College of

Pharmacy, Rootstown, OH 44304, USA. E-mail: fosnighs@... ).

Summary: In a review of recently published randomized controlled trials

and meta-analyses examining the possible role of vitamin D in preventing

falls among the elderly, a statistically significant positive

relationship was found between vitamin D supplementation and a decreased

risk of falls. The form of vitamin D and dosages found to be effective

were cholecalciferol (D3) 700 IU/day or greater, or ergocalciferol (D2)

800 IU/day or greater.

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