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Article: Daily Dose of Vitamin D Helps Prevent Falls in Seniors; Supplements of 700 to 1,000 IU linked to reduced risk, study finds.(international units)(Report)(Brief article)
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- Consumer Health News (English)
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- October 2, 2009
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FRIDAY, Oct. 2 (HealthDay News) -- A daily high-dose vitamin D supplement can reduce the risk of falls in seniors, say researchers who reviewed the findings of eight fall prevention studies involving participants aged 65 and older.
The analysis revealed that taking between 700 and 1,000 international units (IU) of supplemental vitamin D per day (vitamin D2 or D3) reduces falls by 19 percent and by up to 26 percent with vitamin D3. The beneficial effect was significant within two to five months of starting treatment, extended beyond 12 months, and was independent of age, type of dwelling, or additional calcium supplementation, the researchers noted.
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