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A high single annual vitamin D dose may increase fall and fracture risk
10 May 2010
A once-a-year high dose vitamin D supplementation may increase elderly women’s rate of falls and fractures, indicates a new study.
06 September 2013
A new study from India suggests that anti-inflammatory effects of vitamin D may contribute to the treatment of gingivitis, an inflammation of the gum tissue.
In the randomized controlled trial, the scale of gum tissue inflammation was measured over a 3-month period in 96 patients with different degrees of gingivitis, receiving a daily vitamin D supplementation (500, 1000 or 2000 IUs) or placebo (1). The study results showed that the extent of gingivitis improved over time with increasing vitamin D dosage while the placebo group did not show any changes. The 2000 IU group already showed significant improvement after 1 month, the 1000 IU group after 2 months, and the 500 IU group after 3 months.
The researchers concluded that vitamin D is a safe and effective anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of gingivitis. Dental professionals should recommend their patients consume adequate intakes of vitamin D to prevent gum inflammation and its sequelae – as they do successfully with fluoride to prevent cavities. An earlier observational study with 6,700 participants from the US found that the higher the blood vitamin D concentration, the lower was the prevalence of developing gingivitis (2). In 2012, an in vitro study suggested that vitamin D seems to reduce inflammation by influencing gene expression in a certain type of cell in the gums (3).
10 May 2010
A once-a-year high dose vitamin D supplementation may increase elderly women’s rate of falls and fractures, indicates a new study.
1 September 2012
The number of people who exercise, and their understanding of the role of nutrition in sports performance, is increasing: The percentage of Americans and Europeans who are physically active increased significantly over the last decade (1-3). In addition, people are tending to stay active for longer (4). The body needs carbohydrates, protein, fats (especially polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids), vitamins and minerals in order to function properly. Prolonged exercise performed on a regular basis may result in increased micronutrient losses from the body or in an increased rate of turnover, resulting in the need for an increased dietary intake. Today’s science of sports nutrition is sophisticated, revealing new insights about the measurable benefits of micronutrients, the amounts needed thereof, and the appropriate timing of intake.
30 May 2011
Close to 75% of hip and non-hip fractures occur among seniors age 65 and older, and by 2050 the worldwide incidence in hip fractures is expected to increase by 240% among women and 310% among men.