Best Supplements for Improved Gait Speed
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 3 supplements across 5 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 large-sized effect of vitamin D on gait speed in elderly patients with sarcopenia, while 2 found neutral small-sized effects. The median study duration across 2 reporting studies was 576 days, indicating effects typically observed at prolonged follow-up (8+ weeks). The evidence is predominantly drawn from clinical populations (elderly, postmenopausal women, sarcopenia patients), with most studies not specifying a consistent dose range.
Product matchViva Naturals — Vitamin D3 with Organic Liquid Coconut Oil125 mcg · $15.16 · ★5.0 (208)
3 supplements
- LowVitamin DAcross 3 studies, 1 reported a beneficial large-sized effect of vitamin D on gait speed in elderly patients with sarcopenia, while 2 found neutral small-sized effects. The median study duration across 2 reporting studies was 576 days, indicating effects typically observed at prolonged follow-up (8+ weeks). The evidence is predominantly drawn from clinical populations (elderly, postmenopausal women, sarcopenia patients), with most studies not specifying a consistent dose range.1 beneficial2 neutral3 studies