By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: High Doses Vitamin D May Prevent Fractures
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Wellness > High Doses Vitamin D May Prevent Fractures
Wellness

High Doses Vitamin D May Prevent Fractures

Anthony Cirillo
Anthony Cirillo
Share
1 Min Read
SHARE



Daily high dose vitamin D supplementation is effective in preventing fractures in the elderly according to researchers at Tufts University.
 
They studied data from 11 randomized trials — comprising more than 31,000 older adults — investigating vitamin D supplementation and fractures. 
 
“Taking between 800 IUs and 2,000 IUs of vitamin D per day significantly reduced the risk of most fractures, including hip, wrist and forearm in both men and women age 65 and older,” Tufts University researcher Bess Dawson-Hughes, M.D. 
 
“Importantly, we saw there was no benefit to taking vitamin D supplements in doses below 800 IUs per day for fracture prevention.”
 

Existing Institute of Medicine guidelines recommend that adults between 51 and 70 take 600 vitamin D IUs per day, and that adults over 70 take 800 IUs per day. This study suggests needing more. Check with your physician.

More Read

Outcomes-mobile.screen4.jpg
Value-Based Bundles for Total Joint: The Glass Is More Than Half-Full
Get Rewarding Results From Physical Therapy And Chiropractic Care
Medical Weight Loss – What is it and Does it Work?
5 Critical Health Risks That Can Be Deadly For Seniors
Medicine Or Pseudoscience? Helping Patients Develop Health Literacy
TAGGED:vitamin D
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

contamination
Batch Failures And The Hidden Costs Of Contamination
Health Infographics
October 21, 2025
Medication Management For Seniors
Simplifying Medication Management For Seniors
Infographics Senior Care
October 21, 2025
Guide To Pursuing a Career in Nursing as a Foreigner in the USA
Collaboration Is the Prescription for Better Patient Care
Health
October 20, 2025
Epidemiological Health Benefits
Personal and Epidemiological Health Benefits of Blood Pressure Management
Health
October 13, 2025

You Might also Like

Diagnostic Reading: 5 Must-Read Articles From the Past Week

November 23, 2015
weight loss hoodia
Wellness

Potential Weight Loss Pill Not Worth the Risk: Hoodia Gordonii

September 21, 2013

What’s the Difference Between Everyday Anxiety and GAD?

February 12, 2021

Health Advances Fight the Dangers of Sedentary Lifestyle

May 12, 2014
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?