Best Supplements for Increased Bone Mineral Density
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 20 supplements across 26 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence5 studies
Across 5 studies, 3 reported beneficial effects and 2 found neutral effects, with no harmful outcomes. The predominant effect size was small. The most-studied dose range was 1000–5000+ IU/day, often in clinical populations (children or adults with obesity undergoing surgery). Only 1 of 5 studies reported a duration (365 days), so effects at shorter timeframes are not well characterized.
Dose: 1000–5000+ IU/dayProduct matchViva Naturals — Vitamin D3 with Organic Liquid Coconut Oil125 mcg · $15.16 · ★5.0 (208)
20 supplements
- LowVitamin DAcross 5 studies, 3 reported beneficial effects and 2 found neutral effects, with no harmful outcomes. The predominant effect size was small. The most-studied dose range was 1000–5000+ IU/day, often in clinical populations (children or adults with obesity undergoing surgery). Only 1 of 5 studies reported a duration (365 days), so effects at shorter timeframes are not well characterized. · Dose: 1000–5000+ IU/day3 beneficial2 neutral5 studies