
Does Vitamin D Supplementation actually improve Bone Health? [Study 329-333 Analysis]
Physionic
Oct 2, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Reassess vitamin D supplementation impact on forearm bone density
Multiple meta-analyses found a surprising trend where vitamin D supplementation was associated with a decrease in bone mineral density specifically in the forearm.
Utilize vitamin D to influence gene expression
Unlike a typical vitamin, vitamin D can enter a cell's nucleus and act as a transcription factor to directly change how your genes are expressed.
Prioritize clinical data over biological mechanisms in health decisions
Relying on biological mechanisms alone is a horrible idea because they can be contradictory; what matters is the clinical data from human trials.
Limit vitamin D intake to protect bone health
One proposed explanation for vitamin D's contradictory effects is that extremely high levels may actually promote bone resorption and osteoclast activity.
Maximize vitamin D benefits for bone density in low-level individuals
Any potential benefits of vitamin D on bone density appear most pronounced in those with low initial vitamin D levels, using lower supplement doses, and for a longer duration.
Reevaluate vitamin D supplementation for fracture prevention
Despite popular belief, randomized controlled trials show that vitamin D supplementation has no statistically significant effect on reducing bone fracture risk.
More from
Physionic
I Read 500 Studies: 10 Things I Learned about your Health
Sarcosine: Regenerate Aging Muscle - by Molecularly Starving It
Arterial Plaque Traps Inflammation - Fish Oil may Release it
The Heart Disease Protein you've Never Heard
Arthritis: Your Joints are being Poisoned by your own Cells - but, there may be a Fix
You also might be interested in
This FASCINATING Molecule Originally Boosted Muscle & Endurance But Is *Now* Being Shown To Reverse Immune Aging?! Urolithin A With Dr. Anurag Singh
Sulforaphane, Curcumin, and NEW GLP-1 Drugs (Biohacking for Longevity)
The Nutrient Blueprint for a Longer, Healthier Life
“No Evidence to Support the Use of Collagen Supplements”
This Amino Acid was Accidentally Found to Improve Our Sleep