800 IU of Vitamin D Slashes Fall Risk in Elderly Nursing Home Residents
Dr. Kumar’s Take:
This randomized trial makes a strong case for using at least 800 IU of vitamin D daily in elderly nursing home residents. While lower doses had no effect, the 800 IU group saw a 72% reduction in fall incidence. That’s a major public health win for such a low-cost intervention. If you’re caring for an elderly loved one in a facility, make sure they’re getting an effective dose of vitamin D—400 IU may simply not be enough.