Vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures
Why do older people suffer bone fractures?
Hip fractures and several other types of fractures are very common in post‐menopausal women and older men due to age‐related weakening of their bones (osteoporosis).
What is the impact of bone fractures in older people?
Fractures due to osteoporosis often occur in the hip, wrist or spine and can lead to considerable disability or even death. Those who survive often have reduced mobility and may require greater social and nursing care.
Why might vitamin D help?
Vitamin D is necessary for building strong bone. Older people often have low vitamin D levels because of lack of exposure to sunlight and low consumption of vitamin D in their diet. Therefore, it has been suggested that taking additional vitamin D in the form of supplements may help to reduce the risk of fractures of the hip and other bones.
Purpose of this review
To investigate the effects of vitamin D or vitamin D‐related supplements, taken with or without calcium supplements, for preventing fractures in post‐menopausal women and older men.
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