A higher dose of vitamin d reduces the risk of falls in nursing home residents: a randomized, multiple-dose study. – Cost Effective Supplements

A higher dose of vitamin d reduces the risk of falls in nursing home residents: a randomized, multiple-dose study.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17302660

Conclusion of this study

Nursing home residents in the highest vitamin D group (800 IU) had a lower number of fallers and a lower incidence rate of falls over 5 months than those taking lower doses. Adequate vitamin D supplementation in elderly nursing home residents could reduce the number of falls experienced by this high falls risk group.