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Vitamin Drecommendations have undergone many revisions, with most recent research studies suggesting optimal levels (or optimal daily intake) to be much higher than previously proposed. Living in Northern versus tropical climates, having fair versus dark skin, using cholesterol-lowering medications, being...
Vitamin D: Vitamin D helps with calcium absorption. Sun exposure, vitamin D-rich foods, or supplements are all good options. 2. Healthy Lifestyle Quit Smoking: Smoking damages bone health and increases the risk of osteoporosis. Moderate Alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption affects bone density, ...
Older patients or those with obesity or malabsorption may require higher doses of vitamin D 3. Calcium intake: 1200 mg daily for women ≥ 50 years of ageBisphosphonates :1st-Line agents for both: Treatment of osteoporosis and Prevention (e.g., osteopenia with increased probability of fracture...
Recommendations for vitamin D intake were increased in 1997 but continue to be debated. The best measure of vitamin D status is serum 25OHD, and recent studies suggest this should be at least 32 ng/mL. Many people fall short of this. Risks for poor vitamin D status include advanced age,...
3.Take vitamin and mineral supplements if you're not getting enough calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and other bone nutrients from your diet.The latest recommendations for vitamin D are higher than those in my book. Many doctors now recommend at least 800–1000 IU per day.TheEndocrine Society re...
because of confounding factors like vitamin D, phosphorous, and adult height. High calcium intake during childhood and adolescence was thought to serve as a way to “bank” calcium, but studies have not supported that hypothesis. In fact, men’s risk of hip fracture increased by 9% for every...
BOSTON — Most adults should follow the National Academy of Medicine recommendations for daily vitamin D intake, though some populations could benefit from higher intake levels, according to a new clinical practice guideline. June 03, 2024
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Everyone should routinely measure their 25-hydroxyvitamin D status and use sun exposure or vitamin D3 supplementation to attain a level around 40 ng/ml. This is especially important for those whose occupations keep them out of the sun. Night workers, especially, may have difficulty manufacturing ...