Best Supplements for Improved Physical Function
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 11 supplements across 14 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, 2 reported beneficial effects on physical function (one with moderate effect size, one with large effect size), while 1 large RCT found a neutral effect. The evidence suggests a possible benefit, but the largest and longest study (3 years, 2000 IU/day) showed no improvement, and the median study duration was 576 days. Doses ranged from 200 IU to 2000 IU/day, and most studied populations were clinical or elderly.
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11 supplements
- LowVitamin DAcross 3 studies, 2 reported beneficial effects on physical function (one with moderate effect size, one with large effect size), while 1 large RCT found a neutral effect. The evidence suggests a possible benefit, but the largest and longest study (3 years, 2000 IU/day) showed no improvement, and the median study duration was 576 days. Doses ranged from 200 IU to 2000 IU/day, and most studied populations were clinical or elderly.2 beneficial1 neutral3 studies