Major Review Finds Limited Bone Health Benefits from Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements

Major Review Finds Limited Bone Health Benefits from Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements

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A comprehensive review involving over 153,000 adults reveals that calcium and vitamin D supplements, whether taken separately or together, offer minimal protection against fractures or falls in most older adults. This finding challenges the common practice of routine supplementation for bone health and suggests that alternative strategies like balance and resistance exercises may be more effective.

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