Fall prevention
Supplements studied for fall prevention.
Overview
Vitamin D (DEX Score 56; low effect size, very high evidence, medium trust; 23 studies) may reduce fall risk by up to 26% in deficient older adults with daily dosing, but overall results are mixed and experts often do not recommend vitamin D solely for fall prevention without deficiency or osteoporosis.
Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B9 (Folate) with B12 (each DEX Score 32) did not lower fall rates over two years in older adults also taking vitamin D, despite minor walking improvements in some over-80 participants. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below.
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