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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Vitamin D and Improved Five Times Sit-to-Stand Time

Doses used in studies

IU/day: 2,000 (median 2,000, IQR 2,000–2,000) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 36.5 months · IQR 36.5 months–36.5 months · Range 36.5 months–36.5 months — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Effects of vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids and a simple home exercise program on change in physical activity among generally healthy and active older adults: The 3-year DO-HEALTH trial.
- 2025-05
- RCT
- The journal of nutrition, health & aging 29(5)
- - Kariem Hussein
  - Melanie Kistler-Fischbacher
  - Michèle Mattle
  - Caroline De Godoi Rezende Costa Molino
  - Li-Tang Tsai
  - Reto W Kressig
  - E John Orav
  - José A P Da Sliva
  - Bruno Vellas
  - René Rizzoli
  - Gabriele Armbrecht
  - Egli Andreas
  - Bess Dawson-Hughes
  - Heike A Bischoff-Ferrari
- PubMed: 40054416
- DOI: 10.1016/j.jnha.2025.100528
5 Insights on
- Improved Five Times Sit-to-Stand Time
- High evidence
- Elderly
Vitamin D3, omega-3s or SHEP did not improve physical function.
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
2000 IU/d