Vitamin D and Improved Standing Balance

Doses used in studies

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

Time to effect

Median: 24.3 months · IQR 24.3 months–24.3 months · Range 24.3 months–24.3 months — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Effects of Supplemental Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Physical Performance Measures in the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL.

2024-03-15
RCT · n = 1,054
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 110(1)
- Sharon H Chou
- Nancy R Cook
- Gregory Kotler
- Eunjung Kim
- Trisha Copeland
- I Min Lee
- Peggy M Cawthon
- Julie E Buring
- JoAnn E Manson
- Meryl S LeBoff

PubMed: 38488491
DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgae150

6 Insights on

Improved Standing Balance

High evidence
Large Human Trial
Elderly

There were no differences in changes in... Short Physical Performance Battery (composite of walking speed, balance, and chair stands)... between the vitamin D3-treated and the placebo-treated groups

Effect: Neutral
Effect size: Small
Significant: No
Dose: 2000 IU/day