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2. Vitamin D and neurology - Wikipedia

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   These two forms of vitamin D are metabolized in the liver and stored as 25-hydroxyvitamin D. [4] Before biological use, the storage form must be converted into an active form. One common active form is 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D. [4] The term vitamin D in this article means cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and the active forms ...

3. Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults ...

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   Vitamin D supplements, with or without calcium, are important for overall health. However, vitamin D supplements have no effect on preventing falls or fractures in older adults, according to the U ...

4. Taking This Daily Vitamin Could Slash Dementia Risk By 40% ...

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   Vitamin D influences a lot of cellular functions in the body—so it’s possible that mild deficiencies can impact the development of aging-related brain changes, says David Merrill, MD, PhD, a ...

5. Vitamin D - Wikipedia

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   Worldwide, more than one billion people [17] - infants, children, adults and elderly [18] - can be considered vitamin D deficient, with reported percentages dependent on what measurement is used to define "deficient". [19] Deficiency is common in the Middle-East, [18] Asia, [20] Africa [21] and South America, [22] but also exists in North ...

6. Falls in older adults - Wikipedia

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   Research in the UK has also suggested that these people would benefit from a falls assessment when first diagnosed, and regular treatment reviews. [22] [23] Improvements to footwear and use of orthotic devices if required. [24] Supplementation with vitamin D is not recommended in those without vitamin D deficiency for fall prevention in older ...

7. Vitamin D Won’t Prevent Falls, Fractures In Older Adults ...

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   The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in healthy older adults. The draft recommendation notes vitamin D can be helpful ...