Calcium And Vitamin D Supplements Ineffective For Bone Health

A Canadian study published in The BMJ, reviewing 69 randomized controlled trials involving 1.5 lakh adults, found that calcium and vitamin D supplements provide little to no benefit in preventing fractures.

The research concluded that routine supplementation does not reduce the risk of hip or other fractures in adults aged 65 and older, who face a one-third annual fall rate.

Health experts now recommend prioritizing proven fall-prevention strategies such as balance and resistance exercises rather than relying on calcium or vitamin D supplements for general bone health.