Linking Bone Metabolism & Density with Vitamin D Deficiency

Research Paper Title Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Influence on Bone Metabolism and Density in a Brazilian Population of Healthy Men. Abstract Vitamin D supplementation is universal for postmenopausal women, but not for elderly men, in whom osteoporosis is also commonly neglected. This study aimed to evaluate vitamin D deficiency and its association with secondary… Read More

Is There a Relationship between Cumulative Lifetime UV Radiation Exposure, BMD, Falls Risk & Fractures in Older Adults?

Research Paper Title The relationship between cumulative lifetime ultraviolet radiation exposure, bone mineral density, falls risk and fractures in older adults. Background Data linking cumulative lifetime vitamin D status with skeletal outcomes are lacking. The researchers show that increasing cumulative sun exposure was associated with higher bone mineral density in younger males and protective against… Read More