Supplementation with vitamin D3 and calcium prevents hip fractures in elderly women

Article Abstract:

A case study of French women aged 84 and above revealed a 30% decrease in the occurrence of nonvertebral fractures and a 41% decrease in the occurrence of hip fracture, after a 18-month period of vitamin D and calcium supplementation in the diet. Bone-loss with aging is attributed to reduced intake of calcium, diminished calcium absorption efficiency and lack of vitamin D. There is an increase in the level of serum parathyroid harmone in old women, leading to bone resorption and calcium imbalance, which in turn increases the chances of hip fracture. The deficiency in vitamin D is caused by non-exposure to sunlight.

Causes of, Influence, Calcium, Dietary

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Bone mass, nutrition, and other lifestyle factors

Article Abstract:

Attention to proper nutrition may contribute significantly to a reduction in bone fractures. It appears that consumption of adequate amounts of vitamin D and calcium in developed countries could reduce the occurrence of osteoporosis by 50%. Although bone mass may be affected by other factors, such as exercise, good nutrition can help decrease the risk of fractures in spite of the negative effects of other factors.

Bones, Bone density, Osteoporosis, Calcium in the body

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Combines calcium and vitamin D supplementation reduces bone loss and fracture incidence in older men and women

Article Abstract:

Calcium and vitamin D supplemenatation was shown to reduce bone loss and fracture in older men and women. Each subject was consumed 500 mg. of calcium citrate malate and 700 international units of vitamin D daily at bedtime. After the 3-year study interval was complete, osteocalcin was 9% lower in men and 14% lower in women and the incidence of nonvertegral fractures was significantly influenced.

Prevention, Bone diseases, Calcium, Calcium (Chemical element), Calcium citrate

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