Prenatal vitamin D supplementation helps strengthen bones for babies born in winter
A recent RCT found that prenatal vitamin D supplementation benefits babies born in winter by increasing bone mass at birth.
Tag Archives: bone health
Questioning the latest headlines: Does vitamin D supplementation improve bone density?
Dr. Cannell takes a closer look at a RCT that found vitamin D supplementation does not improve bone density in post-menopausal women.
Multiple ill effects in children may be related to vitamin D deficiency in mothers
Findings from a new study shows maternal vitamin D deficiency is related to lung development, neuro-cognition, eating disorders, and lower bone mass in offspring.
New RCT: Vitamin D and calcium supplementation helps promote bone health in children taking glucocorticoids
A new study out of India found that vitamin D and calcium protects against bone loss in children taking glucocorticoids for their nephrotic syndrome.
New Canadian study aims to find right vitamin D dose for strong bones
Researchers are currently seeking participants for a new trial in hopes to determine how much vitamin D is enough to build and maintain healthy bones.
New military study underway looking to prevent stress fractures
A team of researchers are conducting a study to determine if increased vitamin D and calcium intake can improve bone health in military personnel.
People with traumatic bone fractures often have low levels of vitamin D
New research presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting shows that people with traumatic bone fractures often have low levels of vitamin D.
Vitamin D deficiency accelerates bone aging
Normal bone aging is significantly accelerated with vitamin D deficiency, according to researchers at University of California Berkley.
Vitamin D and pediatric bone health
Dr Cannell reviews some of the latest research on the importance of vitamin D for bone health in infants and children.
RCT: How much vitamin D is needed for optimal bone health?
While people think “bone health” when they hear “vitamin D,” the relationship between the two is not as clear as you might think.
