Osteoporosis: evidence for vitamin D and calcium in older people

Drug Ther Bull. 2020 Aug;58(8):122-125. doi: 10.1136/dtb.2019.000063. Epub 2020 Jun 25.

Abstract

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Keywords: bone metabolism disorders; nutrition.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Bone Density / drug effects
  • Calcium / adverse effects
  • Calcium / deficiency
  • Calcium / therapeutic use*
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Fractures, Bone / etiology
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis / drug therapy*
  • Vitamin D / adverse effects
  • Vitamin D / therapeutic use*
  • Vitamin D Deficiency / complications

Substances

  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium