1000 IU Of Vitamin D To Prevent Frequent Falls In Elders

A new study suggests that people above 65 years should take high dose of vitamin D to prevent falls. The research has found that a daily supplement of the vitamin

A high dosage of vitamin D is recommended by a new study to those above 65 years as it can prevent falls.

The research has found that a daily supplement of the vitamin at a dose of 700-1000 IU (an international unit of measurement for vitamins) reduces the risk of falling among older people by 19 percent, while a dose of less than that has no effect.

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The study has been published online in the British Medical Journal.

An international team of researchers observed eight fall-prevention trials results to assess the effectiveness of vitamin D in preventing falls among older individuals.

The results showed that benefit from supplemental vitamin D on fall prevention depended on treatment dose.

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Supplemental vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3 were investigated.

Apparently, 700-1000 IU supplemental vitamin D per day (vitamin D2 or vitamin D3) reduced falls by 19 percent and up to 26 percent with vitamin D3.

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Supplemental vitamin D did not reduce falls at a dose of less than 700 IU per day.

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