February 2021 PMID 33284677

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults : A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial.

Lawrence J Appel, Erin D Michos, Christine M Mitchell, Amanda L Blackford, Alice L Sternberg, Edgar R Miller, Stephen P Juraschek, Jennifer A Schrack, Sarah L Szanton, Jeanne Charleston, Melissa Minotti, Sheriza N Baksh, Robert H Christenson, Josef Coresh, Lea T Drye

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The discussions consistently support the finding that higher doses of vitamin D do not prevent falls and may pose safety risks, as exemplified by comments like 'several analyses raised safety concerns' and 'dangerous in the elderly, leading to more serious falls.' The tone combines scientific critique with concern for public health, while the focus on specific trial results reflects deep analytical engagement that signals potential impact on clinical practice.

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Most discussions concur that higher doses of vitamin D are not effective in preventing falls, highlighting consensus among commenters.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study tested four different doses of vitamin D (200, 1000, 2000, and 4000 IU daily) to see which best prevented falls in older adults at risk, finding 1000 IU as the most effective dose in the initial phase.
  • In the second phase, participants receiving the highest advised dose did not have a significantly different risk of falls compared to those on 200 IU, and higher doses (2000 and 4000 IU) were linked to increased fall risks with adverse outcomes like hospitalization.
  • The research highlights that while vitamin D might help prevent falls, higher doses could increase fall-related harms, and the control group received a low dose (200 IU) rather than a placebo, possibly affecting results.

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Paulo Lotufo
@PauloLotufo · X

A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco de quedas e internações com altas doses de vitamina D. O controle não foi placebo, mas vitamina D em baixa dose. https://t.co/GAQZpc3AHX

Dec 7, 2020 · 195 likes · 16 shares · 53,607 followers View post →
大浦誠
@makotoura · X

Ann Intern Med. 2020 Dec 1.[PMID: 33284677] 高齢者の転倒に対する4用量のビタミンDの効果:無作為化臨床試験。1000IU/d以上のビタミンD3補充量では200IU/dに比べ転倒予防できなかった。 ちなみに1日15分の日光浴で1日に必要なビタミンDの2/3は補えます。お散歩しましょう。 https://t.co/SKCcqFJHrN

Jan 1, 2021 · 46 likes · 4 shares · 12,884 followers View post →
Annals of Int Med
@AnnalsofIM · X

New study out in @AnnalsofIM found that higher doses of #vitaminD did not reduce falls in at risk older adults https://t.co/CMDU1LzZna. https://t.co/PjiMHffhFd

Dec 7, 2020 · 24 likes · 8 shares · 72,691 followers View post →
Ken Covinsky
@geri_doc · X

Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benefit. The previously common teaching that Vit D prevents falls seems to be wrong #geriatrics https://t.co/54rwtWDscw

Mar 1, 2021 · 24 likes · 12 shares · 9,517 followers View post →
Dr. Purvi Parwani
@purviparwani · X

Congratulations Dr.@ErinMichos Great work on #STURDY trial! n= 688, 70 years and older, with ⬆️fall risk and Vitmain D~ 25-72.5 nmol/L. vitamin D3 supplementation at doses of 1000 IU/d or higher did not prevent falls compared with 200 IU/d. https://t.co/WLJmG3RZUF https://t.co/KN5crOeelN

Dec 7, 2020 · 13 likes · 1 share · 39,949 followers View post →
GrupoCronosSEFH
@GRUPOCRONOSSEF1 · X

Mar 4, 2021 · 13 likes · 8 shares · 3,347 followers View post →

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Annals of Int Med
@AnnalsofIM · X

Recent articles that should influence practice: The Effects of Four Doses of #VitaminD #Supplements on Falls in Older Adults https://t.co/BCIL7Nto1D

Apr 29, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 72,691 followers View post →
Stephen Juraschek MD, PhD, FAHA, AHSCP-CHS
@spjuraschek · X

RT @AmalForResearch:

Jun 22, 2021 · 5 shares · 2,693 followers View post →
Amal A. Wanigatunga
@AmalForResearch · X

Jun 22, 2021 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 404 followers View post →
かぽ
@Cure2392 · X

ビタミンDに関する大規模RCTが今後行われてもそもそもビタミンDの代謝(前駆体の輸送、貯蔵、活性化)にはマグネシウムが必要だから意味無いやろって思っていたらあった。 アダプティブ試験の実例 ビタミンD のサプリメントによる転倒に対する予防効果は示されず 転倒て

Jun 12, 2021 · 7 likes · 84,584 followers View post →
Carolyn Thomas ☮️
@HeartSisters · X

Vitamin D3 supplements to reduce fall risk in elders? This study reported that doses of 1000 IU/d or higher did NOT prevent falls compared with 200 IU/d. Plus safety concerns raised about vitamin D3 doses of 1000 IU/d or higher. https://t.co/5sabJg6rIl @ErinMichos

Apr 9, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 5,067 followers View post →
Detrick Snyder, RDN
@DetrickSnyder · X

@kevinnbass Similar to recent findings on falls among frail older adults with D insufficiency, tldr both phases of the study were stopped early for safety reasons: The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, rct https://t.co/ZHXQiDBslI

Mar 24, 2021 · 2 likes · 63 followers View post →
Sylvain Marmounier
@marmoun9 · X

@wbgrant2 any thoughts on the outcomes of the STURDY trial ?

Mar 9, 2021 · 8 followers View post →
Paco Abal REAP
@PacoREAP · X

RT @GRUPOCRONOSSEF1:

Mar 5, 2021 · 8 shares · 260 followers View post →
Blog REAP
@Blog_REAP · X

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Mar 4, 2021 · 8 shares · 625 followers View post →
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Mar 4, 2021 · 8 shares · 137 followers View post →
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@BITNavarra · X

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Mar 4, 2021 · 8 shares · 338 followers View post →
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@GRUPOCRONOSSEF1 · X

Mar 4, 2021 · 13 likes · 8 shares · 3,347 followers View post →
Ana Blanco Hidalgo
@anablancoha · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 3, 2021 · 12 shares · 1,491 followers View post →
Pame
@YuridiaPame1 · X

RT @alvaro_casasher: The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical…

Mar 2, 2021 · 4 shares · 199 followers View post →
David Scott
@DavidScottPhD · X

RT @alvaro_casasher: The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical…

Mar 2, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,944 followers View post →
Carlos
@MarvinHarris76 · X

RT @alvaro_casasher: The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical…

Mar 2, 2021 · 4 shares · 4,522 followers View post →
Alvaro Casas Herrero
@alvaro_casasher · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 174, No 2 https://t.co/MIbuIJfgPk

Mar 2, 2021 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 2,602 followers View post →
Rachel Prusynski, DPT, PhD
@doc_doc_pru · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 1,408 followers View post →
Kim Ang
@Kim_angbn · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 228 followers View post →
Andrea Anampa-Guzmán (she/ella)
@AndreaAnampaG · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 4,087 followers View post →
Senior discovery
@SeniorTypes · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 634 followers View post →
Paula Span
@paula_span · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 9,035 followers View post →
@RitaRubin.bsky.social
@RitaRubin · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 13,363 followers View post →
NZAG
@NZGerontology · X

RT @drjohnmorley: The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Tri…

Mar 1, 2021 · 1 share · 1,197 followers View post →
Dr Kate Gregorevic
@DrKGregorevic · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 9,765 followers View post →
Lauren Waits PT, DPT, GCS
@LaurenWaitsDPT · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 435 followers View post →
Pierrette Mimi Poinsett MD
@yayayarndiva · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 11,571 followers View post →
john morley
@drjohnmorley · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 174, No 2 https://t.co/JPtQaU8UjC

Mar 1, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,280 followers View post →
Lee Lindquist
@LeeLindquistMD · X

RT @geri_doc: Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benef…

Mar 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 6,595 followers View post →
Ken Covinsky
@geri_doc · X

Vitamin D and Fall prevention: RCT of Vit D supplementation in older persons with low Vit D and high fall risk shows no benefit. The previously common teaching that Vit D prevents falls seems to be wrong #geriatrics https://t.co/54rwtWDscw

Mar 1, 2021 · 24 likes · 12 shares · 9,517 followers View post →
Antonio Manteca
@amango30 · X

RT @RevistaMFSamfyc: Efectos de cuatro dosis de suplementos de vitamina D sobre las caídas en mayores: ensayo clínico aleatorizado de respu…

Mar 1, 2021 · 1 share · 139 followers View post →
dov gandell
@dellightd · X

RT @GeriMedJC: Next #GeriMedJC on Feb 26 at 08:00 ET we discuss @AnnalsofIM study on the Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on…

Feb 25, 2021 · 1 share · 92 followers View post →
GeriMedJC
@GeriMedJC · X

Next #GeriMedJC on Feb 26 at 08:00 ET we discuss @AnnalsofIM study on the Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults https://t.co/ib9wcf1dh9

Feb 24, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,060 followers View post →
Revista MFAndalucia
@RevistaMFSamfyc · X

Efectos de cuatro dosis de suplementos de vitamina D sobre las caídas en mayores: ensayo clínico aleatorizado de respuesta adaptativa https://t.co/DXmJuPWlxw PMID 33284677

Feb 22, 2021 · 1 share · 717 followers View post →
Tá de Clinicagem - TdC
@tadeclinicagem · X

Randomizando pacientes > 70 anos, com alto risco de queda, e vitamina D entre 25 a 75, foi buscado o desfecho de tempo para a primeira queda ou Morte em dois anos. Foi testado a dose de 200 ui (grupo controle), 1000 ui, 2000ui e 4000ui/dia https://t.co/nmLYGtvQBu

Feb 20, 2021 · 3 likes · 11,963 followers View post →
Texas Chapter ACP
@Texas_ACP · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults https://t.co/pAgXtWKsHh

Feb 5, 2021 · 1 like · 916 followers View post →
Siu Him Chan
@drsiuhimchan · X

RT @drcadesky: Yet another study shows Vitamin D supplements do not prevent falls in the elderly https://t.co/3VbYAdMDK0 https://t.co/qgvQP…

Jan 10, 2021 · 1 share · 110 followers View post →
Eric Cadesky MD
@drcadesky · X

Yet another study shows Vitamin D supplements do not prevent falls in the elderly https://t.co/3VbYAdMDK0 https://t.co/qgvQP4E17j

Jan 10, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,512 followers View post →
Sara Ortonobes
@petita_libelula · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial https://t.co/H8MAM41fDD

Jan 3, 2021 · 1 like · 388 followers View post →
Sean C. Lucan, MD
@SeanLucan · X

A lot of (unjustified) enthusiasm for #VitaminD In this study (looking at falls in the elderly) higher doses of vitamin D associated with important harms. https://t.co/WCbS34AWsP via @AnnalsofIM #food #nutrition #diet #health https://t.co/UuPRu4oG6U

Jan 3, 2021 · 1,493 followers View post →
Mats Jacob H:son Lin
@Medicinmanden · X

Man har længe spekuleret på om D-vitamin-behandling kan forebygge fald hos ældre. Dette studie peger tværtimod på en skadelig virkning.

Jan 2, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,299 followers View post →
ハンバーグ太郎
@karaagelove06 · X

RT @makotoura: Ann Intern Med. 2020 Dec 1.[PMID: 33284677] 高齢者の転倒に対する4用量のビタミンDの効果:無作為化臨床試験。1000IU/d以上のビタミンD3補充量では200IU/dに比べ転倒予防できなかった。 ちなみに…

Jan 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 146 followers View post →
ysaito
@ysaito8015 · X

RT @makotoura: Ann Intern Med. 2020 Dec 1.[PMID: 33284677] 高齢者の転倒に対する4用量のビタミンDの効果:無作為化臨床試験。1000IU/d以上のビタミンD3補充量では200IU/dに比べ転倒予防できなかった。 ちなみに…

Jan 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 2,848 followers View post →
若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
@HideWakabayashi · X

RT @makotoura: Ann Intern Med. 2020 Dec 1.[PMID: 33284677] 高齢者の転倒に対する4用量のビタミンDの効果:無作為化臨床試験。1000IU/d以上のビタミンD3補充量では200IU/dに比べ転倒予防できなかった。 ちなみに…

Jan 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 15,250 followers View post →
おのみー@薬剤師
@ph_onomi · X

RT @makotoura: Ann Intern Med. 2020 Dec 1.[PMID: 33284677] 高齢者の転倒に対する4用量のビタミンDの効果:無作為化臨床試験。1000IU/d以上のビタミンD3補充量では200IU/dに比べ転倒予防できなかった。 ちなみに…

Jan 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 159 followers View post →
まひパパ
@makachi78 · X

RT @makotoura: Ann Intern Med. 2020 Dec 1.[PMID: 33284677] 高齢者の転倒に対する4用量のビタミンDの効果:無作為化臨床試験。1000IU/d以上のビタミンD3補充量では200IU/dに比べ転倒予防できなかった。 ちなみに…

Jan 1, 2021 · 4 shares · 129 followers View post →
大浦誠
@makotoura · X

Ann Intern Med. 2020 Dec 1.[PMID: 33284677] 高齢者の転倒に対する4用量のビタミンDの効果:無作為化臨床試験。1000IU/d以上のビタミンD3補充量では200IU/dに比べ転倒予防できなかった。 ちなみに1日15分の日光浴で1日に必要なビタミンDの2/3は補えます。お散歩しましょう。 https://t.co/SKCcqFJHrN

Jan 1, 2021 · 46 likes · 4 shares · 12,884 followers View post →
A.R. García
@air_garcia · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults : A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clini… https://t.co/bRjIXWaYFm

Dec 25, 2020 · 1 like · 803 followers View post →
Geriatric Registrar
@GerisReg · X

Vitamin D...did not reduce falls in community dwelling older adults https://t.co/xiQVFAAPEj

Dec 23, 2020 · 1,373 followers View post →
カイロプラクティックそのまんまサンシャイン
@sonomanma3 · X

ビタミンD3で高齢者の転倒予防できないんだって。 https://t.co/jVRJ8SjoEQ

Dec 19, 2020 · 284 followers View post →
Farmacia Madrid AP
@FarmaMadridAP · X

(Ann Intern Med) Efectos de 4 dosis de suplementos de VIT D sobre las caídas en ancianos. Los suplementos de 1000, 2000 ó 4000 UI/día no previenen caídas más que la dosis de 200 IU/día, pudiendo presentar problemas de seguridad. https://t.co/HHeVLlPXXN

Dec 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 8,444 followers View post →
Seb Cruz
@sebcruz89 · X

RT @sefh_: En ancianos con déficit de #vitaminaD los suplementos de 1000, 2000 ó 4000 UI/día de vitamina D3 no previenen las caídas más que…

Dec 17, 2020 · 3 shares · 540 followers View post →
Fernando Bernal Ortiz
@fernando_bernal · X

RT @sefh_: En ancianos con déficit de #vitaminaD los suplementos de 1000, 2000 ó 4000 UI/día de vitamina D3 no previenen las caídas más que…

Dec 17, 2020 · 3 shares · 828 followers View post →
Teresa Partearroyo
@TPartearroyo · X

RT @sefh_: En ancianos con déficit de #vitaminaD los suplementos de 1000, 2000 ó 4000 UI/día de vitamina D3 no previenen las caídas más que…

Dec 17, 2020 · 3 shares · 745 followers View post →
S.E.F.H
@sefh_ · X

En ancianos con déficit de #vitaminaD los suplementos de 1000, 2000 ó 4000 UI/día de vitamina D3 no previenen las caídas más que la dosis de 200 UI/día, mientras que pueden presentar problemas de seguridad - vía @CADIME_EASP https://t.co/yjLykMR7XX https://t.co/OUkCakgJUS

Dec 17, 2020 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 32,762 followers View post →
Adam Clements DO FHM
@DrAdamDO · X

RT @AndrewBuelt: Low #VitaminD levels are bad but replacing it with #VitaminD seems to "fall" short on any patient oriented outcomes #elder…

Dec 16, 2020 · 2 shares · 113 followers View post →
Salud juntos
@alfonso_casi · X

Efectos de 4 dosis de suplementos de vitamina D sobre caídas en adultos mayores con niveles bajos: La suplementación con vitamina D3 en dosis ≥1000 UI/día no previno las caídas respecto d 200 UI/día. Hay preocupaciones d seguridad con dosis ≥1000 UI/día. https://t.co/1TQklvXl1m https://t.co/hqCCzEUCqo

Dec 16, 2020 · 8,526 followers View post →
Altamiro Bottino
@BottinoAltamiro · X

Higher doses of vitamin D did not reduce falls in at risk older adults https://t.co/OL6qxRU9vS https://t.co/LXnlmPsD0S https://t.co/WZXM4I8GPx https://t.co/j6H5jmLZCm

Dec 15, 2020 · 93 followers View post →
Dr. Mahesh Jain
@ScienceNgod · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0 https://t.co/U5HjGnX4FM

Dec 13, 2020 · 470 followers View post →
Last Week in Medicine
@lastweekinmed · X

In older persons with low serum 25-(OH)D levels, vitamin D3 supplementation at doses of 1000 IU/d or higher did not prevent falls compared with 200 IU/d. Several analyses raised safety concerns about vitamin D3 doses of 1000 IU/d or higher. #medtwitter https://t.co/4lesSCTvTb

Dec 13, 2020 · 861 followers View post →
@investigando
@rocatanho · X

En adultos mayores con elevado riesgo de caída y niveles séricos bajos de 25(OH)D, la vitamina D3 a dosis de 1000 UI/d o más no prevendría las caídas en comparación con 200 UI/d. Habría problemas de seguridad con dosis de vitamina D3 de 1000 UI/d o más https://t.co/aY8TEsZoAD

Dec 11, 2020 · 396 followers View post →
cristina carbonell
@cristicarbo · X

RT @FormigaFrancesc: The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical…

Dec 9, 2020 · 4 shares · 830 followers View post →
Lora Giangregorio, PhD
@l_giangregorio · X

Cool adaptive trial. Conclusion: Vitamin D3 supplementation at doses of 1000 IU/d or higher did not prevent falls compared with 200 IU/d. Several analyses raised safety concerns about vitamin D3 doses of 1000 IU/d or higher. https://t.co/6A39Qw5hNB https://t.co/giFzg27Ouy

Dec 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 4,756 followers View post →
Sanduba Vitaminado
@SandVit · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 9, 2020 · 16 shares · 72 followers View post →
Dr. Euclides Cavalcanti
@Links_Medicus · X

Randomized trial: No benefit and potential harm from Vitamin D at doses of 1000 IU/d or higher compared with 200 IU/d in older persons with elevated fall risk – via @AnnalsofIM https://t.co/fVbPyWvROF Commentary: https://t.co/g2sAUOM6Qx

Dec 9, 2020 · 1 like · 29,281 followers View post →
Mihai Trofenciuc
@MihaiTrofenciuc · X

@dease_barbara @ErinMichos @LarryAppel @dease_barbara Here is the link https://t.co/YOnCAUW7Id via @ErinMichos

Dec 9, 2020 · 1 like · 3,867 followers View post →
John Morley
@Meddocslu · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0 https://t.co/FU49WeWO6x

Dec 9, 2020 · 1,210 followers View post →
Niral Patel
@niralpatel03 · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0 https://t.co/mRQLzfXlqj

Dec 9, 2020 · 1 like · 509 followers View post →
Hannah Connolly
@HannahC69280800 · X

RT @AndrewBuelt: Low #VitaminD levels are bad but replacing it with #VitaminD seems to "fall" short on any patient oriented outcomes #elder…

Dec 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 80 followers View post →
silv
@silvrib · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 8, 2020 · 16 shares · 1,334 followers View post →
University of Maryland Internal Medicine Residency
@UMInternalMed · X

RT @AnnalsofIM: New study out in @AnnalsofIM found that higher doses of #vitaminD did not reduce falls in at risk older adults https://t.co…

Dec 8, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,862 followers View post →
Martin Smollich
@ErnMedBlog · X

RT @LSchwingshackl: Large RCT @AnnalsofIM "In elderly with elevated fall risk and low serum 25-(OH)D levels, vitamin D3 supplementation of…

Dec 8, 2020 · 1 share · 6,051 followers View post →
Andrew Buelt
@AndrewBuelt · X

Low #VitaminD levels are bad but replacing it with #VitaminD seems to "fall" short on any patient oriented outcomes #elderly #familymedicine https://t.co/OeIQiTFXOv

Dec 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 870 followers View post →
Lukas Schwingshackl
@LSchwingshackl · X

Large RCT @AnnalsofIM "In elderly with elevated fall risk and low serum 25-(OH)D levels, vitamin D3 supplementation of ≥1000 IU/d did not prevent falls compared with 200 IU/d. Several analyses raised safety concerns of vitamin D3 doses of ≥1000 IU/d" https://t.co/2LvElc3pX3 https://t.co/U9ZPMk0Qwp

Dec 8, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,512 followers View post →
PREKURE
@PREKUREOfficial · X

If high-dose vitamin D3 is dangerous in the elderly, as this study suggests, is it because they are the population most likely to be fed diets lacking the vitamin C, magnesium and selenium needed for vitamin D activity? https://t.co/bBw6azwPa2

Dec 8, 2020 · 643 followers View post →
Paco Tarazona
@Sabater71 · X

RT @FormigaFrancesc: The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical…

Dec 8, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,217 followers View post →
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
@KBibbinsDomingo · X

RT @AnnalsofIM: New study out in @AnnalsofIM found that higher doses of #vitaminD did not reduce falls in at risk older adults https://t.co…

Dec 8, 2020 · 8 shares · 13,418 followers View post →
Ian medical
@IanMedical · X

RT @AnnalsofIM: New study out in @AnnalsofIM found that higher doses of #vitaminD did not reduce falls in at risk older adults https://t.co…

Dec 8, 2020 · 8 shares · 406 followers View post →
JOSE MANUEL CANCIO. MD.PhD. PDI.
@canciotrujillo · X

RT @FormigaFrancesc: The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical…

Dec 8, 2020 · 4 shares · 875 followers View post →
Kevin C. Klatt, PhD, RD
@KCKlatt · X

RT @AnnalsofIM: New study out in @AnnalsofIM found that higher doses of #vitaminD did not reduce falls in at risk older adults https://t.co…

Dec 8, 2020 · 8 shares · 21,177 followers View post →
Marcel de Toledo Vieira
@MdtvieiraS · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 8, 2020 · 16 shares · 1,469 followers View post →
Joaquim M Motta Leal Filho
@jotamauf · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 8, 2020 · 16 shares · 229 followers View post →
Alvaro Casas Herrero
@alvaro_casasher · X

RT @FormigaFrancesc: The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical…

Dec 8, 2020 · 4 shares · 2,602 followers View post →
jb
@bscsqr2002 · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 8, 2020 · 16 shares · 171 followers View post →
Mel Markoski
@melmarkoski · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 8, 2020 · 16 shares · 6,920 followers View post →
lorenzo moja
@lorenzomoja · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial: Annals of Internal Medicine ... Waiting for Godot https://t.co/Nj6Tn7gcfN

Dec 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 630 followers View post →
Frederik Joelving
@joelving · X

There's a lot of talk about high-dose vitamin D. But acc. to this RCT, high doses are actually HARMFUL in older people, leading to more serious falls and even death https://t.co/P9fduDvYtX

Dec 8, 2020 · 1,948 followers View post →
Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai
@gbiondizoccai · X

"In older persons with ⬆️fall risk and ⬇️serum 25-(OH)D levels, vitamin D3 supplementation at doses of 1000 IU/d or higher did not prevent falls compared with 200 IU/d... analyses raised safety concerns about vitamin D3 doses of 1000 IU/d or higher" https://t.co/eC3ufjfKiA

Dec 8, 2020 · 12,339 followers View post →
Francesc Formiga
@FormigaFrancesc · X

The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0 https://t.co/Swqyn2Pptr @roca_ferran @canciotrujillo @alvaro_casasher @LeonorCuadra @martinezvelilla

Dec 8, 2020 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 1,976 followers View post →
Katharine
@_kathymelo_ · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 8, 2020 · 16 shares · 323 followers View post →
Elad Sharon
@EladSharonMD · X

RT @pash22: In older persons w/ ⬆️ fall risk & ⬇️ serum 25-(OH)D levels, Vit D3 supplemntatn doses of 1000 IU/d or ⬆️ did not prevent falls…

Dec 8, 2020 · 1 share · 3,968 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

In older persons w/ ⬆️ fall risk & ⬇️ serum 25-(OH)D levels, Vit D3 supplemntatn doses of 1000 IU/d or ⬆️ did not prevent falls compared w/ 200 IU/d. Several analyses ⬆️ safety concerns abt ⬆️⬆️ Vit D3 doses https://t.co/u1qlEko2mU via @AnnalsofIM & @LarryAppel et al @asanakpan https://t.co/6wdf6PK6s3

Dec 8, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 32,313 followers View post →
James Deardorff
@wjdeardorff · X

"The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults" (Annals 2020) - "Several analyses raised safety concerns about vitamin D3 doses of 1000 IU/d or higher" - https://t.co/BlsC46jbs1 https://t.co/KFLh9awgWB

Dec 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 702 followers View post →
Dr. Purvi Parwani
@purviparwani · X

Congratulations Dr.@ErinMichos Great work on #STURDY trial! n= 688, 70 years and older, with ⬆️fall risk and Vitmain D~ 25-72.5 nmol/L. vitamin D3 supplementation at doses of 1000 IU/d or higher did not prevent falls compared with 200 IU/d. https://t.co/WLJmG3RZUF https://t.co/KN5crOeelN

Dec 7, 2020 · 13 likes · 1 share · 39,949 followers View post →
Lílian
@lilian_corado · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 7, 2020 · 16 shares · 163 followers View post →
Jeff Linder
@jeffreylinder · X

@PaulSaxMD Meanwhile, just out TODAY...more bad news for vitamin D... https://t.co/deOKMoqfsL https://t.co/4RTUUkvEpx

Dec 7, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,993 followers View post →
Eu Mesmo de Souza
@lexdesouza · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 7, 2020 · 16 shares · 5,256 followers View post →
Julia NSSPE
@jnespindula · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 7, 2020 · 16 shares · 52 followers View post →
Maria Sylvia Barros
@MSylvia_Barros · X

RT @PauloLotufo: A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco…

Dec 7, 2020 · 16 shares · 435 followers View post →
Paulo Lotufo
@PauloLotufo · X

A vitamina D é a cloroquina pré-pandemia. (cloroquiners prescrevem vitamina D) Esse ensaio clínico foi suspenso pelo risco de quedas e internações com altas doses de vitamina D. O controle não foi placebo, mas vitamina D em baixa dose. https://t.co/GAQZpc3AHX

Dec 7, 2020 · 195 likes · 16 shares · 53,607 followers View post →
Stephen Juraschek MD, PhD, FAHA, AHSCP-CHS
@spjuraschek · X

RT @AnnalsofIM: New study out in @AnnalsofIM found that higher doses of #vitaminD did not reduce falls in at risk older adults https://t.co…

Dec 7, 2020 · 8 shares · 2,693 followers View post →
HealthWorksBC
@HealthWorksBC · X

RT @AnnalsofIM: New study out in @AnnalsofIM found that higher doses of #vitaminD did not reduce falls in at risk older adults https://t.co…

Dec 7, 2020 · 8 shares · 5,543 followers View post →
Ronald Hirsch, MD
@signaturedoc · X

The battle between Vit D and HCQ for the most negative trials is heating up! The Effects of Four Doses of Vitamin D Supplements on Falls in Older Adults: A Response-Adaptive, Randomized Clinical Trial: Annals of Internal Medicine: https://t.co/79hMnJXwen

Dec 7, 2020 · 2,392 followers View post →
Annals of Int Med
@AnnalsofIM · X

New study out in @AnnalsofIM found that higher doses of #vitaminD did not reduce falls in at risk older adults https://t.co/CMDU1LzZna. https://t.co/PjiMHffhFd

Dec 7, 2020 · 24 likes · 8 shares · 72,691 followers View post →
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