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Cochrane Database Syst Rev January 2014 PMID 24414552

Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults.

Goran Bjelakovic, Lise Lotte Gluud, Dimitrinka Nikolova, Kate Whitfield, Jørn Wetterslev, Rosa G Simonetti, Marija Bjelakovic, Christian Gluud

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The overall discussions reflect a balanced view, with many posts highlighting the positive trends observed in meta-analyses and trial data, such as mentions that vitamin D3 decreased mortality in elderly and healthy adults, while others critique the studies' design or emphasize the need for caution, reflected in phrases like 'weak study' and warnings about supplementing 'loco'. The tone varies from cautious optimism to skepticism, shaping an overall portrayal of ongoing debate around the article’s findings.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Discussions show mixed opinions: some acknowledge the potential benefits of vitamin D, while others criticize the quality of the evidence or emphasize the need for further research.

InterestHigh interest

Participants are highly interested, as evidenced by detailed references to meta-analyses, trial results, and debates about supplement efficacy.

EngagementModerate engagement

The engagement is moderate; some posts analyze study methods and implications deeply, but others briefly mention potential benefits without extensive analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the publication influences opinions about supplementation, but consensus on practice changes remains limited, indicating moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review investigates whether vitamin D supplementation can help reduce mortality in healthy adults and those with stable diseases, with earlier evidence mostly suggesting benefits for elderly women.
  • Researchers analyzed data from various randomized controlled trials up to February 2012, comparing different forms, doses, and durations of vitamin D to placebo or no treatment, and used meta-analyses to evaluate the outcomes.
  • The study carefully assessed the quality and bias in the trials and employed advanced statistical methods, like trial sequential analysis, to ensure the reliability of the findings regarding the safety and effectiveness of vitamin D in preventing death.]
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Dani Trainer
@Dani_trainer_ · X

Cuidado con suplementar a lo loco: Ingerir suplementos de vitamina D y calcio de forma conjunta puede producir hipercalcemia (exceso de calcio, muy dañino) y nefrolitiasis (cálculos renales) https://t.co/AkrrN1rZxj

Nov 4, 2020 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 18,460 followers View post →
Incendiária cardiopata
@Ginecoluisa · X

@erickcuzziol @wsabijaude @dbrhgoodvile https://t.co/5p3NSCTUWL Aí temos esse aqui que analisa justamente a prevenção de mortalidade em adultos (um desfecho muito importante né). E nos resultados, parece que o uso da vit D3 (colecalciferol) reduziu mortalidade (um P modesto de 0.02). Mas é aqui que a gente não pode +

Nov 12, 2020 · 4 likes · 264 followers View post →
Trevor Bingham
@22TrevorBingham · X

@JohnArnoldFndtn It is weak study for several reasons that still shows a positive trend for Vitamin D. There are many more studies, many of which are better and some of which are inferior in design. "Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults" "we found evidence that vitamin

Dec 27, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,169 followers View post →
Dante
@dwjtl · X

@lucasllach Pandemia o no, el suplemento de vitamina D3 es aconsejable. Está asociado con una baja en la mortalidad. No es que haya causalidad demostrada, but it's worth a shot. Es barata y segura. 1. https://t.co/HvxwpRZ1qs 2. https://t.co/FA28kMzm69 https://t.co/vMD7SbE8JY

Sep 7, 2020 · 2 likes · 611 followers View post →
notes taken at nutrition lectures
@pulp_nutrition · X

Meta-analyses: 1. In adults (healthy/stable illness), vit D3 decreased all-cause mortality Bjelakovic https://t.co/E4lqZU57xK 2. Vit D against acute resp infectn NNT 20 (regular vit D) NNT 4 (severe deficiency) NNT 40 (flu vaccine) Martineau https://t.co/pWZakWfuTl #lives2022

Oct 24, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 37 followers View post →
Adrian Wong
@avkwong · X

RT @pulp_nutrition: Meta-analyses: 1. In adults (healthy/stable illness), vit D3 decreased all-cause mortality Bjelakovic https://t.co/E4l…

Oct 24, 2022 · 1 share · 12,565 followers View post →

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Trevor Bingham
@22TrevorBingham · X

@JohnArnoldFndtn It is weak study for several reasons that still shows a positive trend for Vitamin D. There are many more studies, many of which are better and some of which are inferior in design. "Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults" "we found evidence that vitamin

Dec 27, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,169 followers View post →
oliverek7
@oliverek7 · X

@mrscorer @basil_ireton @Dedicated_Being @stewardmogs https://t.co/ntAETqTIA6

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Mars Pioneer
@MarsPioneer · X

Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults - PubMed https://t.co/dCn05z8mkz

Dec 20, 2022 · 1,482 followers View post →
Adrian Wong
@avkwong · X

RT @pulp_nutrition: Meta-analyses: 1. In adults (healthy/stable illness), vit D3 decreased all-cause mortality Bjelakovic https://t.co/E4l…

Oct 24, 2022 · 1 share · 12,565 followers View post →
notes taken at nutrition lectures
@pulp_nutrition · X

Meta-analyses: 1. In adults (healthy/stable illness), vit D3 decreased all-cause mortality Bjelakovic https://t.co/E4lqZU57xK 2. Vit D against acute resp infectn NNT 20 (regular vit D) NNT 4 (severe deficiency) NNT 40 (flu vaccine) Martineau https://t.co/pWZakWfuTl #lives2022

Oct 24, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 37 followers View post →
Woody Nist
@Woodynist · X

@JeremyAnso @insins31544458 @PrLantern "Vitamin D decreased mortality in all 56 trials analysed together (5,920/47,472 (12.5%) vs 6,077/47,814 (12.7%)." Vitamin D3 seemed to decrease mortality in elderly people living independently or in institutional care". Ici majorité des RCT="daily" dose! https://t.co/96mYDiZZew

May 4, 2022 · 1,305 followers View post →
Daniel Corcos
@daniel_corcos · X

@nntaleb Not only nonlinearities but statistical power: https://t.co/gVEgRmuKGN

Feb 7, 2022 · 6,763 followers View post →
Kiwi la Jarocha
@KiwiQueenieTw · X

@b24liberat0r @elazotedelnom Eso es una verdad a medias. Lo que ocurre es que la vitamina D es inmunomoduladora (https://t.co/dFfjoP0jjG). También parece reducir la incidencia de algunos cánceres y tiene relación con enfermedades autoinmunes (https://t.co/waJ3NBcWTe)

Jan 28, 2022 · 1,080 followers View post →
James Igoe
@JamesJosephIgoe · X

Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults https://t.co/uVpIwYpVbd via @instapaper

Dec 4, 2021 · 407 followers View post →
Nom
@Terenzi0 · X

@DrStarWolf @PharmaDoc2 https://t.co/I6oayogNXw https://t.co/qd96USEYow https://t.co/WaLVIaXmk6 https://t.co/SS8K4E6UXV

Sep 17, 2021 · 51 followers View post →
Incendiária cardiopata
@Ginecoluisa · X

@erickcuzziol @wsabijaude @dbrhgoodvile https://t.co/5p3NSCTUWL Aí temos esse aqui que analisa justamente a prevenção de mortalidade em adultos (um desfecho muito importante né). E nos resultados, parece que o uso da vit D3 (colecalciferol) reduziu mortalidade (um P modesto de 0.02). Mas é aqui que a gente não pode +

Nov 12, 2020 · 4 likes · 264 followers View post →
Contrarian Mumma
@ClaireNewton79 · X

Vitamin D supplementation for prevention of mortality in adults https://t.co/d8ZRJhsb5z

Nov 8, 2020 · 2,247 followers View post →
Carlos Colmenero
@colme99 · X

RT @Dani_trainer_: Cuidado con suplementar a lo loco: Ingerir suplementos de vitamina D y calcio de forma conjunta puede producir hiperca…

Nov 4, 2020 · 2 shares · 77 followers View post →
Dani Trainer
@Dani_trainer_ · X

Cuidado con suplementar a lo loco: Ingerir suplementos de vitamina D y calcio de forma conjunta puede producir hipercalcemia (exceso de calcio, muy dañino) y nefrolitiasis (cálculos renales) https://t.co/AkrrN1rZxj

Nov 4, 2020 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 18,460 followers View post →
Dante
@dwjtl · X

@lucasllach Pandemia o no, el suplemento de vitamina D3 es aconsejable. Está asociado con una baja en la mortalidad. No es que haya causalidad demostrada, but it's worth a shot. Es barata y segura. 1. https://t.co/HvxwpRZ1qs 2. https://t.co/FA28kMzm69 https://t.co/vMD7SbE8JY

Sep 7, 2020 · 2 likes · 611 followers View post →