Study Finding Vitamin D Not Justified For All Adults Triggers Debate
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A meta-analysis in The Lancet suggests routine vitamin D supplementation in all older adults to help build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis is not justified and too expensive. The findings contradict long-standing medical advice and irks CRN, which argues preventive supplementation can save $12 billion in osteoporosis-related costs between 2013 and 2020.