Elderly in Need of Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency is now considered to be “a major public health concern in elderly populations”.
Nutrition for Optimal Wellness | Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS | Vitamin D deficiency is now considered to be “a major public health concern in elderly populations”. Vitamin D deficiency carries a large number health risks that include possible pregnancy problems1, being a risk factor for stroke2 and cardiovascular disease3, and may even contribute to chronic pain4. Vitamin D deficiency has even been found to increase overall mortality in women5.
Although vitamin D deficiency is common in U.S. children6, it is just as much of a problem in the elderly. While there is no consensus on optimal vitamin D blood levels for the elderly, the suggested minimum blood level is 75 nanomoles/Liter. This blood level has been associated with optimal bone density, reduced fracture risk, and lower extremity muscle strength7. Now a new study8 has found that supplementation may be the best way to achieve this suggested minimum level.
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