Nutrition Nutritionists

January 16, 2010
bone fractures, calcium supplementation, vitamin D supplementation

vitamin D, calcium and fractures

The role of vitamin D, either alone or in combination with calcium, in reducing fractures in reducing fractures is a contentious issue.. Some studies have shown a reduction in the risk of fractures, others have shown no effect, and one recent study found an increased risk of hip fracture. In the linked study, the DIPART…

October 11, 2009
fall prevention, vitamin D supplementation

vitamin D supplementation preventing falls

Vitamin D has direct effects on muscle strength modulated by specific vitamin D receptors in muscle tissue. Clinical trials of older individuals at risk of vitamin D deficiency show benefits form taking vitamin D supplements on strength, funciotn and balance in a dose related pattern, HA Bischoff-Ferrari et al have reviewed publications in this topic…