Clinical Study Title:
Effects of vitamin D supplementation on strength, physical performance, and falls in older persons: a systematic review.

Plain English Summary:

This was a literature review of the use and effective of vitamin D supplements for older adults. Over 13 research studies were reviewed, with a total of over 2400 participants. Results were varied across the studies as to the exact role of vitamin D supplements at improving health for older adults, but all studies which involved calcium in combination with vitamin D suggested positive benefits. There have been very solid research studies that support the use of vitamin D in conjunction with other vitamins to obtain positive effects from this supplement.

Authors

Latham NK. Anderson CS. Reid IR.

Institution

Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

Country of Publication

United States

Source

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 51(9):1219-26, 2003 Sep.