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Vitamin D and fractures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 September 2013

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In a nutshell

Vit.D insufficiency is often seen in osteoporosis and low energy fractures, and can be a factor in stress fractures in younger people.

Vit.D supplements (≥800 IU/d together with adequate calcium) may be helpful in preventing such fractures.

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Arbor Clinical Nutrition Updates , Volume 299 , December 2008 , pp. 1 - 3
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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