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Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults, experts warn

December 26, 2024

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Scientists are investigating the link between vitamin D supplements and bone fractures in older adults. Leire Cavia/Stocksy

Vitamin D supplements, with or without calcium, are important for overall health.
However, vitamin D supplements have no effect on preventing falls or fractures in older adults, according to the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force.
Vitamin D supplementation for postmenopausal women and older men — given that those populations had normal vitamin D levels, no previous…

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