Vitamin D – No benefit on bone density or fractures
Effects of vitamin D supplements on bone mineral density: a systematic review and meta-analysis
A team of our colleagues from New Zealand have performed a meta analysis of the effects of Vit D supplementation on bone density. Didn’t work, apparently.
Continuing widespread use of vitamin D for osteoporosis prevention in community-dwelling adults without specific risk factors for vitamin D deficiency seems to be inappropriate.
A previous meta-analysis has not shown benefit for Vit D in preventing fractures.
Why then is everybody taking it?