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7 Απρ 2023 · Adults older than 70 should be getting at least 800 IU of vitamin D. However, some sources say you should consume up to 1000 IU of vitamin D past the age of 70. If you are older than 65, you...
21 Δεκ 2023 · This article looks at vitamin D levels by age and why vitamin D is important. It also discusses signs of a deficiency, how to increase vitamin D, and if too much is possible.
In the vast majority of older people, taking vitamin D 800 IU as a supplement every day has a low risk of side effects. Research suggests that taking vitamin D 800-1000 IU/day will prevent low vitamin D levels in most older adults. Other expert groups have provided similar vitamin D guidance.
Clinicians may recommend supplementation but be unsure how to choose the optimal dose and type of vitamin D and how to use testing to monitor therapy. This review outlines strategies to prevent, diagnose, and treat vitamin D deficiency in adults.
4 Αυγ 2020 · It is important to understand how much vitamin D is needed in the elderly, which foods are high in vitamin D, and what the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency are in order to optimize health in the elderly.
2 Φεβ 2014 · Older adults are at risk for lower levels of vitamin D as a result of decreased cutaneous synthesis and dietary intake of vitamin D. Epidemiologic evidence indicates an association between low levels of vitamin D and diseases associated with aging such as cognitive decline, depression, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 d...
On completion of this article, you should be able to (1) recognize patients at risk for vitamin D deficiency, (2) optimally use and interpret serum vitamin D testing, and (3) determine the optimal vitamin D therapy required to treat or prevent vitamin D deficiency in adults.