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Exogenous testosterone and/or vitamin D for improving physical function in hypogonadal older men
In this randomized controlled trial, daily application of transdermal testosterone gel increased appendicular lean mass and gait speed in older men with low testosterone, whereas monthly vitamin D supplementation did not have an effect on these outcomes.
Which type of tai chi is best for preventing falls in older adults?
The effect of vitamin D analogues on fall risk and strength in older adults
No effect of large boluses of vitamin D on the risk of falls or fractures
Examine Database References
- Vitamin D - Ginde AA, Blatchford P, Breese K, Zarrabi L, Linnebur SA, Wallace JI, Schwartz RSHigh-Dose Monthly Vitamin D for Prevention of Acute Respiratory Infection in Older Long-Term Care Residents: A Randomized Clinical TrialJ Am Geriatr Soc.(2017 Mar)
- Vitamin D - Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Dawson-Hughes B, Staehelin HB, Orav JE, Stuck AE, Theiler R, Wong JB, Egli A, Kiel DP, Henschkowski JFall prevention with supplemental and active forms of vitamin D: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trialsBMJ.(2009 Oct 1)
- Vitamin D - Broe KE, Chen TC, Weinberg J, Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Holick MF, Kiel DPA higher dose of vitamin d reduces the risk of falls in nursing home residents: a randomized, multiple-dose studyJ Am Geriatr Soc.(2007 Feb)
- Vitamin D - Michos ED, Kalyani RR, Blackford AL, Sternberg AL, Mitchell CM, Juraschek SP, Schrack JA, Wanigatunga AA, Roth DL, Christenson RH, Miller ER, Appel LJThe Relationship of Falls With Achieved 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels From Vitamin D Supplementation: The STURDY Trial.J Endocr Soc.(2022-Jun-01)