Major Study Questions Effectiveness of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements for Bone Health
A major systematic review published in The BMJ concludes that calcium supplements, vitamin D supplements, or both together provide little to no clinically meaningful benefit in preventing fractures or falls for most older adults. The analysis examined data from 69 randomized controlled trials involving 153,902 participants, challenging the widespread medical practice of recommending these supplements for bone health despite rising prescription rates in recent years. The Research Findings Researc…
