Optimal Vitamin D Status: A Critical Analysis on the Basis of Evidence-Based Medicine

  • R. Bouillon
  • , N.M. van Schoor
  • , E. Gielen
  • , S. Boonen
  • , C. Mathieu
  • , D. Vanderschueren
  • , P.T.A.M. Lips

    Research output: Contribution to JournalArticleAcademicpeer-review

    Abstract

    Context: Public health authorities around the world recommend widely variable supplementation strategies for adults, whereas several professional organizations, including The Endocrine Society, recommend higher supplementation. Methods: We analyzed published randomized controlled clinical trials to define the optimal intake or vitamin D status for bone and extra skeletal health. Conclusions: The extra skeletal effects of vitamin D are plausible as based on preclinical data and observational studies. However, a part from the beneficial effectsof800IU/dofvitaminD
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)E1283-E1304
    JournalJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
    Volume98
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

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    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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