Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin D
For the health condition: Osteoporosis

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4

Vitamin D is scientifically validated as a key component in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by decreased bone mineral density and increased fracture risk. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorption from the gut, which is essential for bone mineralization. Without adequate vitamin D, calcium absorption is impaired, leading to secondary hyperparathyroidism, increased bone resorption, and subsequent bone loss.

Multiple randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses support the use of vitamin D (often in combination with calcium) to reduce bone loss and fracture risk in older adults. For example, a 2014 Cochrane review concluded that supplementation with vitamin D and calcium reduces the risk of hip and other non-vertebral fractures, particularly in institutionalized elderly. The Endocrine Society and the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommend vitamin D supplementation as part of osteoporosis prevention and treatment strategies, especially in individuals at risk for deficiency.

However, the benefit appears most significant in those with low baseline vitamin D levels or limited sun exposure. The optimal dose is debated, but serum 25(OH)D levels of at least 20–30 ng/mL are typically targeted. High-dose vitamin D supplementation in individuals with adequate baseline levels does not provide additional benefit and may carry risks.

In summary, there is strong scientific evidence for the use of vitamin D in supporting bone health and reducing osteoporosis risk, especially when used in conjunction with adequate calcium intake.

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collagen
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curcumin
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DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
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genistein
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magnesium
manganese
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strontium
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Acne
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Alzheimer's Disease
Amenorrhea
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Anorexia
Apathy
Arrhythmia
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
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Cardiovascular Disease
Celiac Disease
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Concentration (poor)
Concussions
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Breast Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Dandruff
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Dementia
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Erectile Dysfunction
Estrogen (low)
Fatigue
Fibroids (uterine)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibrosis
Grave's Disease
Grief and Sadness
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Hashimoto's Disease
Headache (cluster)
Heart (weakness)
Hypertension
Hypothyroid
Infection
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Infertility
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
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Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
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Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Miscarriage (prevention)
Mood Swings
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Nephritis
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Numbness
Nursing
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Oral Surgery
Osteoporosis
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Pancreatitis
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PMS (general)
PMS Type D
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