Vitamin D deficiency is common in the elderly, especially in the housebound and in geriatric
patients. The establishment of strict diagnostic criteria is hampered by differences in assay …

Background The effects of vitamin D on fractures, falls, and bone mineral density are
uncertain, particularly for high vitamin D doses. We aimed to determine the effect of vitamin …

Objective: The objective was to provide guidelines to clinicians for the evaluation, treatment,
and prevention of vitamin D deficiency with an emphasis on the care of patients who are at …

Background Inadequate dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D may contribute to the high
prevalence of osteoporosis among older persons. Methods We studied the effects of three …

Vitamin D has captured attention as an important determinant of bone health, but there is no
common definition of optimal vitamin D status. Herein, we address the question: What is the …

For adults, the 5-μg (200 IU) vitamin D recommended dietary allowance may prevent
osteomalacia in the absence of sunlight, but more is needed to help prevent osteoporosis …

Since 1941, Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) has been recognized as the most
authoritative source of information on nutrient levels for healthy people. Since publication of …

Background Vitamin D deficiency is a major risk factor for bone loss and fracture. Although
hypovitaminosis D has been detected frequently in elderly and housebound people, the …

Background Available evidence on the effects of vitamin D on mortality has been
inconclusive. In a recent systematic review, we found evidence that vitamin D 3 may …

Background Vitamin D and related compounds have been used to prevent osteoporotic
fractures in older people. This is the third update of a Cochrane review first published in …