Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium in the body. Sufficient calcium intake daily is essential for maintaining strong, healthy bones.
A deficiency of vitamin D can contribute to osteoporosis later in life. Without vitamin D, calcium will not be fully absorbed by your body2.
Vitamin D has direct effects on muscle strength3. Vitamin D deficiency has been demonstrated to be an independent predictor of falls in the elderly1,4. Some of the benefits of vitamin D may relate to improved muscle function1,3,4.
Supplemental doses of vitamin D at 700IU – 1000IU per day have been shown to reduce fractures by about 19%3. A dose of 1000IU daily has been recommended to reduce fracture risk in the elderly1.
The key benefits of vitamin D:
- Helps prevent vitamin D deficiency
- Essential for calcium absorption
- Essential for the development and maintenance of strong bones
- Helps optimise peak bone mass
- Helps improve muscle strength and balance
- Helps reduce the risk of falls and fractures