More Evidence Against Vitamin D To Build Bones In Middle Age
11 years, 5 months ago

More Evidence Against Vitamin D To Build Bones In Middle Age

NPR  

More Evidence Against Vitamin D To Build Bones In Middle Age toggle caption iStockphoto.com It's not easy being a wonder vitamin these days. Sponsor Message But this review found that for middle-aged people, taking vitamin D supplements for two years didn't affect bone mineral density in the spine, hip, arm bone and skeleton overall. The review also found no relation between bone density and taking calcium supplements, people's overall vitamin D levels, length of treatment or age. That finding, Rosen writes, suggests that supplementing both vitamin D and calcium could help prevent hip fractures in the elderly, but probably doesn't build up bones in healthy middle-aged people. Earlier this year, the task force said that there's no evidence that taking calcium supplements and up to 400 IU of vitamin D daily protect bones in healthy people.

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Taking supplements can be different for women — and what's in the bottle may not always be accurate
2 months, 1 week ago

Taking supplements can be different for women — and what's in the bottle may not always be accurate

Salon  

The amount of supplements offered in local pharmacies and supermarkets is often enough to grant them their own aisle, full of brightly-colored bottles of all shapes and sizes promoting the wellness of hair and nails, the heart, sleep or bones. “But so often the difference between the men versus women’s is the color of the bottle and not what is …

Adequate calcium intake, exercise crucial for young adults to prevent osteoporosis, say experts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Adequate calcium intake, exercise crucial for young adults to prevent osteoporosis, say experts

The Hindu  

“Adequate calcium intake, regular physical activity, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are essential for preventing bone loss in young adults,” experts said at a recent webinar on osteoporosis organised by Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore in collaboration with The Hindu. Dr. Chaitanya also outlined key risk factors for osteoporosis, including age, gender, low body weight, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and …

The vitamin con: Do supplements do anything or are we all being scammed?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The vitamin con: Do supplements do anything or are we all being scammed?

The Independent  

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Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older adults, health panel says. But here’s what can help
3 months ago

Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older adults, health panel says. But here’s what can help

CNN  

CNN — Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force. “When we did the 2018 recommendation, we did not have a sufficient number of male participants in the studies of fractures and …

Taking vitamin D is unlikely to prevent falls or fractures. Here's what it does
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3 months ago

Taking vitamin D is unlikely to prevent falls or fractures. Here's what it does

NPR  

Taking vitamin D is unlikely to prevent falls or fractures. Vitamin D and calcium supplements offer no "net benefit" for the prevention of falls or fractures in older adults, according to a draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a panel of experts who reviewed all of the existing scientific evidence on the supplements. "This doesn't mean that …

Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy shown to improve bone density in childhood
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy shown to improve bone density in childhood

The Independent  

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Women Face Double the Risk of Osteoporosis Compared to Men
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women Face Double the Risk of Osteoporosis Compared to Men

Firstpost  

Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures and other health issues. Women are more prone to osteoporosis due to factors such as menopause, decreased estrogen levels, and increased age. Lifestyle factors, including a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking, can help prevent osteoporosis. Calcium and …

What happens to bone density in menopause?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What happens to bone density in menopause?

The Independent  

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Vitamin D guidelines: No extra supplements needed for healthy adults under 75
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Vitamin D guidelines: No extra supplements needed for healthy adults under 75

India Today  

Healthy adults under 75 are unlikely to benefit from taking more than the daily recommended intake of vitamin D, according to new Clinical Practice Guidelines from the US Endocrine Society. The guidelines recommend higher vitamin D intake for specific groups, including children, pregnant individuals, adults over 75, and those with high-risk prediabetes, surpassing the daily allowance suggested by the Institutes …

Vitamin D Supplements Not Enough To Strengthen Children’s Bone Health: Study
1 year, 2 months ago

Vitamin D Supplements Not Enough To Strengthen Children’s Bone Health: Study

News 18  

Vitamin D is vital for bone health as it helps in strengthening them. In the absence of this vitamin, our bodies will not be effectively able to absorb the calcium, which is essential for good bone health. People who suffer from bone disorders like rickets are often advised to take vitamin D supplements. This study concluded that these supplements do …

Can a lot of calcium supplements help to keep osteoporosis at bay? Expert debunks 6 myths
1 year, 3 months ago

Can a lot of calcium supplements help to keep osteoporosis at bay? Expert debunks 6 myths

Hindustan Times  

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the strength and density of our bones, making them more prone to fractures. Can a lot of calcium supplements help to keep osteoporosis at bay? Expert debunks 6 myths In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pramod Bhor, Director of Orthopedics and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon at Fortis Hospital in Vashi, revealed, “One interesting …

Taking vitamin D supplements 'could slash your chance of a heart attack by a fifth'
1 year, 8 months ago

Taking vitamin D supplements 'could slash your chance of a heart attack by a fifth'

Daily Mail  

Taking vitamin D in your 60s could reduce the chances of a heart attack by up to a fifth, new research suggests. In this study, 21,315 Australians, aged between 60-84, were given either vitamin D tablets or placebo every month for up to 5 years Researchers then examined hospital data on any major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, strokes, and …

Vitamin D supplements don't work if you're too fat, study warns
2 years, 2 months ago

Vitamin D supplements don't work if you're too fat, study warns

Daily Mail  

Scientists suggested obese people were absorbing more of the vitamin They found overweight and obese people had less vitamin D in their blood Researchers in Massachusetts tracked 16,000 people for their study Vitamin D supplements may not work if you're overweight, a study suggests. Dr Tobias added: 'This study sheds light on why we're seeing 30 to 40 percent reductions …

Bone health tips: Expert on ways to get enough vitamin D for healthy bones
2 years, 3 months ago

Bone health tips: Expert on ways to get enough vitamin D for healthy bones

Hindustan Times  

Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin is necessary for one’s overall well-being but did you know vitamin D helps to regulate calcium and phosphate in the body and improve your overall well-being? Moreover, enough vitamin D is also necessary for healthy bones and since it supports your bone health, try to include enough amount of this sunshine vitamin …

Tips to keep your bones healthy
2 years, 3 months ago

Tips to keep your bones healthy

Hindustan Times  

Bone is the most important part of the body and it is the biggest organ system as it covers all the vital organs like the rib cage, spinal cord, peripheral skeleton, etc. Tips to keep your bones healthy Most people reach their peak bone mass around 30 years of age. Physical Exercises: First and foremost, physical activities like resistance exercises, …

5 hacks to help you live longer
2 years, 4 months ago

5 hacks to help you live longer

The Independent  

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6 surprising signs of Vitamin D deficiency you shouldn't ignore
2 years, 4 months ago

6 surprising signs of Vitamin D deficiency you shouldn't ignore

Hindustan Times  

Vitamin D, the fat-soluble vitamin, is responsible for several important functions in the body from absorption of calcium and phosphorous, building healthy bones, keeping infections at bay to reducing inflammation in the body. For instance, if you are having aches and pains that just don't go away and keep coming back or you experience muscle twitching which is an involuntary …

Stop Wasting Money on Multivitamins. Science Around Their Health Benefits is Still Fuzzy - News18
2 years, 6 months ago

Stop Wasting Money on Multivitamins. Science Around Their Health Benefits is Still Fuzzy - News18

News 18  

‘Multivitamin pills are not a shortcut to better health’ — this is what several doctors across India are telling their patients who insist on prescribing supplements. “Even healthy people ask for such capsules and syrups, assuming that it will give them immunity and maintain health.” No wonder Indians bought over 500 crore pills of Vitamin C, Zinc, and multivitamins to …

Osteoporosis: Foods to eat and avoid for preventing the condition
2 years, 7 months ago

Osteoporosis: Foods to eat and avoid for preventing the condition

Hindustan Times  

Osteoporosis can weaken your bones and cause mobility issues which would only deteriorate with time. Vitamin K Vitamin K doesn't only help with wound healing, but is also an important vitamin for an optimal bone health. Optimal intake helps in maintaining calcium homeostasis, bone health and reduction in risk of fractures. Vitamin K may also contribute to favourable bone health …

Study casts more doubt on use of high-dose vitamin D pills
2 years, 7 months ago

Study casts more doubt on use of high-dose vitamin D pills

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More research suggests it’s time …

Taking this popular vitamin won’t protect your bones, study finds
2 years, 7 months ago

Taking this popular vitamin won’t protect your bones, study finds

CNN  

CNN — Taking a higher dose of vitamin D to protect your bones isn’t necessary if you are a healthy middle-aged or older adult with no existing bone disease or vitamin D deficiency, a new study found. “This is the largest, longest, randomized controlled trial on vitamin D supplementation in the US – 25,871 men and women were enrolled from …

Can Too Much Vitamin D Create Health Risks? Here's What Experts Have to Say
2 years, 8 months ago

Can Too Much Vitamin D Create Health Risks? Here's What Experts Have to Say

News 18  

Vitamin D has been long known for helping our bodies to absorb and retain minerals like calcium and phosphorus, which is crucial for bones. Vitamin D can be obtained from several sources including exposure to sunlight, supplements and certain food items. Apart from natural sources like saline fish, red meat, egg yolk, etc, there are supplements used by people who …

6 important lifestyle changes for women to prevent osteoporosis, bone loss
3 years ago

6 important lifestyle changes for women to prevent osteoporosis, bone loss

Hindustan Times  

Bones play an important role in providing strength and support to the body and help us move, stand and lead our life with ease. In case of women bone loss speeds up post menopause and in some cases the loss is significant which could lead to a condition called osteoporosis which is more common in women than men. Dr. Sumit …

Too much vitamin D can put you at risk of these deadly diseases
3 years, 2 months ago

Too much vitamin D can put you at risk of these deadly diseases

Hindustan Times  

While there has been a lot of talk around vitamin D deficiency in Indians and the several health risks it poses from bone diseases to mental health illnesses, overdosing on vitamin D supplements can be disastrous for your health too. Vitamin D helps calcium absorption and bone building in the body Excess of vitamin D in your body can cause …

Why bone density is so important
4 years ago

Why bone density is so important

Live Mint  

When thinking about aging, our first point of concern is our skin. With average life expectancy increasing, risk factors like hormonal changes with age, low Vitamin D intake through diet and lack of healthy sunlight exposure, and other comorbidities like obesity have more of an opportunity to impact bone health. Additionally, lifestyle factors that lead to lack of sunlight exposure, …

Coronavirus: Scientists dismiss ‘very misleading’ claims that ‘mega doses’ of vitamin D can protect against disease
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Scientists dismiss ‘very misleading’ claims that ‘mega doses’ of vitamin D can protect against disease

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Social media reports suggesting that high levels of vitamin D …

International Women's Day Part 6: Do women need calcium supplements in their 20s?
5 years ago

International Women's Day Part 6: Do women need calcium supplements in their 20s?

Firstpost  

Women have a lower bone density than men, so they need a regular source of calcium and vitamin D to keep their bones sturdy. Also, women have a lower bone density than men, so they need a regular source of calcium and vitamin D to keep their bones sturdy. Low calcium content in the bones in the early 20s can …

Calcium and vitamin D supplements not necessary for healthy adults, research finds
5 years, 3 months ago

Calcium and vitamin D supplements not necessary for healthy adults, research finds

ABC  

Australians spend more than $2 billion on vitamin and dietary supplements every year — many of which are effectively useless. Key points: Vitamin D and calcium supplements are often recommended to curb osteoporosis risk New review finds the vitamins have little value for people who are not vitamin deficient Calcium supplements may even cause harm, and have no place in …

Vitamin D deficiency linked to poor muscle function in adults
5 years, 4 months ago

Vitamin D deficiency linked to poor muscle function in adults

Hindustan Times  

Vitamin D deficiency takes a toll on the muscle function in adults aged 60 and above, according to a new study. The study published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Ageing suggested that Vitamin D deficiency in older adults showed almost two times higher prevalence of muscle weakness compared to those with vitamin D adequacy. “Our results show that vitamin …

How to postpone osteoporosis and build strong bones
5 years, 5 months ago

How to postpone osteoporosis and build strong bones

The Hindu  

Purnika Mandal, from Kolkata, had just begun to exercise, after being told that a simple walk could help her perimenopause depression. “Pain can be treated, but osteoporosis needs to be detected,” says Dr Kunal Dheep, Consultant Orthopaedician at Taj Orthopaedic Research Centre, Madurai. “That is why it is essential to build a bone bank from a young age,” says Madurai-based …

Child multivitamins ‘misleading’ parents by providing less than recommended vitamin D, experts warn
6 years ago

Child multivitamins ‘misleading’ parents by providing less than recommended vitamin D, experts warn

The Independent  

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Should everyone be taking vitamin D?
6 years, 5 months ago

Should everyone be taking vitamin D?

BBC  

Should everyone be taking vitamin D? We know that low vitamin D levels reduce the body’s levels of calcium, which leads to a decrease in bone density and can cause rickets, particularly in babies and children. One study found that low vitamin D was high among people with fatigue and that their symptoms improved after five weeks of vitamin D …

Vitamin D supplements don’t improve bone health, study finds
6 years, 5 months ago

Vitamin D supplements don’t improve bone health, study finds

CNN  

London CNN — Vitamin D supplements do not improve bone mineral density or prevent fractures or falls in adults, finds a large study that advises health professionals to stop recommending the supplements to most patients. “Our meta-analysis finds that vitamin D does not prevent fractures, falls or improve bone mineral density, whether at high or low dose,” lead author Dr. …

Do you take calcium and vitamin D to protect your bones? A new study says it doesn’t help
7 years, 2 months ago

Do you take calcium and vitamin D to protect your bones? A new study says it doesn’t help

LA Times  

If taking more vitamin and mineral supplements is part of your plan for a healthier new year, a new study may prompt you to reconsider. Researchers who scoured the medical literature for evidence that calcium and vitamin D pills could help prevent bone fractures came up empty. They identified 51,145 people who were included in studies assessing the role of …

Have we been wrong about the benefits of Vitamin D?
7 years, 3 months ago

Have we been wrong about the benefits of Vitamin D?

The Independent  

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Monthly high-dose vitamin D no help in preventing heart disease: study
7 years, 11 months ago

Monthly high-dose vitamin D no help in preventing heart disease: study

China Daily  

High-dose vitamin D supplementation given monthly does not prevent cardiovascular disease, results of a large randomized trial suggested Wednesday. People with low vitamin D status have previously been linked to increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, but so far, randomized clinical trials of vitamin D supplementation have not found an effect, possibly because of using too low a dose of vitamin …

Monthly high-dose vitamin D no help in preventing heart disease: study
7 years, 11 months ago

Monthly high-dose vitamin D no help in preventing heart disease: study

China Daily  

High-dose vitamin D supplementation given monthly does not prevent cardiovascular disease, results of a large randomized trial suggested Wednesday. People with low vitamin D status have previously been linked to increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, but so far, randomized clinical trials of vitamin D supplementation have not found an effect, possibly because of using too low a dose of vitamin …

Health warning over 'toxic' levels of vitamin D sold in supplements
8 years ago

Health warning over 'toxic' levels of vitamin D sold in supplements

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Earlier this year everyone in Britain was recommended to take supplements of the vitamin …

Vitamin D supplements don’t prevent disease, study says
8 years, 4 months ago

Vitamin D supplements don’t prevent disease, study says

CNN  

Story highlights A new study has found that vitamin D supplements are not beneficial to everyone But supplements may be beneficial to those at high risk of falls and fractures CNN — Vitamin D supplements do not help prevent disease for the majority of people, according to a new study published Wednesday in the British Medical Journal. “We conclude that …

Ladies, take note! Hitting menopause before 40 ups fracture risk
8 years, 4 months ago

Ladies, take note! Hitting menopause before 40 ups fracture risk

India TV News  

Menopause before 40 years of age in ladies can up the risk of fractures, according to a news study. The research evaluated the effectiveness of calcium, vitamin D, and/or hormones in offsetting the higher fracture risks for women experiencing early menopause. It is possible that earlier initiation of treatment for those with early menopause with calcium, vitamin D or hormones; …

Taking calcium pills regularly may increase risk of heart attack in elderly women
8 years, 10 months ago

Taking calcium pills regularly may increase risk of heart attack in elderly women

India TV News  

London: Elderly women are often advised calcium and vitamin D supplements by doctors to prevent bone fractures. “The moderate effect of calcium and vitamin D supplements on the risk of fractures is not large enough to outweigh the potential increased risk of cardiovascular disease, specifically in women who are at a low risk of bone fracture,” said Lead Study Author …

Pills can increase risk of stomach upsets and heart problems without cutting risk of broken bones
9 years, 5 months ago

Pills can increase risk of stomach upsets and heart problems without cutting risk of broken bones

Daily Mail  

Up to five million Britons take calcium supplements regularly Taking calcium supplements might do more harm than good, experts warn today. But a collection of papers published in the British Medical Journal today conclude that increasing calcium intake, either through diet or supplements, does not reduce the risk of broken bones. ‘Our analyses indicate that dietary calcium intake is not …

Older people unlikely to reduce risk of breaking bones by increasing calcium intake, say new reviews
9 years, 5 months ago

Older people unlikely to reduce risk of breaking bones by increasing calcium intake, say new reviews

The Independent  

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What happens to your body when it doesn’t get enough calcium?
9 years, 5 months ago

What happens to your body when it doesn’t get enough calcium?

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Vitamin D May Help Treat Age-Related Diseases
10 years ago

Vitamin D May Help Treat Age-Related Diseases

The Quint  

Vitamin D may play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases associated with ageing such as diabetes and cancer, according to new research. Researchers reviewed evidence that suggests an association between vitamin D deficiency and chronic diseases associated with ageing such as cognitive decline, depression, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and cancer. …

Vitamin D May Help Treat Age-Related Diseases
10 years ago

Vitamin D May Help Treat Age-Related Diseases

The Quint  

Vitamin D may play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases associated with ageing such as diabetes and cancer, according to new research. Researchers reviewed evidence that suggests an association between vitamin D deficiency and chronic diseases associated with ageing such as cognitive decline, depression, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and cancer. …

Your dose of health: Fight age-related diseases with Vitamin D
10 years ago

Your dose of health: Fight age-related diseases with Vitamin D

Hindustan Times  

The sunshine vitamin can be of great help for people during their sunset years as it may play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with ageing, says a study. Vit-D-deficiency-could-lead-to-serious-health-problems-like-diabetes-cardio-vascular-diseases-and-even-cancer-Photo-Shutterstock The researchers reviewed evidence that suggests an association between Vitamin D deficiency and chronic diseases associated with aging such as cognitive decline, depression, osteoporosis, cardiovascular …

Extra Calcium May Not Do Older Women Much Good
13 years, 9 months ago

Extra Calcium May Not Do Older Women Much Good

NPR  

Extra Calcium May Not Do Older Women Much Good Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Doctors regularly implore women over age 50 to take more calcium to reduce their risk of osteoporosis and hip fractures. A huge study in the British Medical Journal, which followed 61,000 Swedish women for 19 years, found that their bones …

Medical Panel: Don't Go Overboard On Vitamin D
14 years, 3 months ago

Medical Panel: Don't Go Overboard On Vitamin D

NPR  

Medical Panel: Don't Go Overboard On Vitamin D toggle caption Johan Nilsson/AFP via Getty Images The Institute of Medicine is throwing cold water on the latest dietary supplement fad: big doses of vitamin D. Humans make vitamin D when they are exposed to the sun. "The evidence was inconsistent and inconclusive as to a benefit of vitamin D in preventing …

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