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.
Outcomes Measured
or have clinically meaningful effects on bone mineral density
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2018
Sample Size:53,537
Quality Score:9/10
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