Best Supplements for Improved Bone Mass Density
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 6 supplements across 9 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, 1 reported a beneficial small effect on lumbar spine bone mineral density in older men, while 2 reported neutral small effects. The beneficial study used 2000 IU/day over a median of 1095 days (3 years) in generally healthy adults aged ≥70. The neutral studies included a meta-analysis in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and a meta-analysis of high-dose (100,000 IU) vitamin D in older adults. Overall, evidence is mixed, with a small beneficial effect limited to a specific subgroup.
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6 supplements
- LowVitamin DAcross 3 studies, 1 reported a beneficial small effect on lumbar spine bone mineral density in older men, while 2 reported neutral small effects. The beneficial study used 2000 IU/day over a median of 1095 days (3 years) in generally healthy adults aged ≥70. The neutral studies included a meta-analysis in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and a meta-analysis of high-dose (100,000 IU) vitamin D in older adults. Overall, evidence is mixed, with a small beneficial effect limited to a specific subgroup.1 beneficial2 neutral3 studies