meta_analysis
    2018
    High Quality

    Effects of vitamin D supplementation on musculoskeletal health: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis

    Bolland MJ, Grey A, Avenell A

    Published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

    Methodology

    Meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of 81 RCTs of vitamin D on fractures, falls and bone density.

    Key Findings

    Vitamin D supplementation did not prevent falls or fractures or produce clinically meaningful bone density improvement.

    Conclusions

    Vitamin D is not an effective stand-alone strategy for balance or fall prevention.

    Limitations

    Few trials targeted severely deficient populations.

    Supplements Studied

    Vitamin D
    Vitamin

    Vitamin D supplementation did not prevent falls or fractures or produce clinically meaningful bone density improvement.

    Related Health Concerns

    Coordination Issues

    Study Details

    Year:2018
    Sample Size:53,537
    Quality Score:9/10

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