Vitamin D: what is an adequate vitamin D level and how much supplementation is necessary?
H Bischoff-Ferrari - Best practice & research Clinical rheumatology, 2009 - Elsevier
Strong evidence indicates that many or most adults in the United States and Europe would
benefit from vitamin D supplements with respect to fracture and fall prevention, and possibly
other public health targets, such as cardiovascular health, diabetes and cancer. This review
discusses the amount of vitamin D supplementation needed and a desirable 25-
hydroxyvitamin D level to be achieved for optimal musculoskeletal health. Vitamin D
modulates fracture risk in two ways: by decreasing falls and increasing bone density. Two …
benefit from vitamin D supplements with respect to fracture and fall prevention, and possibly
other public health targets, such as cardiovascular health, diabetes and cancer. This review
discusses the amount of vitamin D supplementation needed and a desirable 25-
hydroxyvitamin D level to be achieved for optimal musculoskeletal health. Vitamin D
modulates fracture risk in two ways: by decreasing falls and increasing bone density. Two …
