Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2575861 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2010 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusions: Vitamin D insufficiency appears to be highly prevalent among older adults. Evidence from epidemiologic studies and small clinical trials suggests an association between 25(OH)D concentrations and systolic blood pressure, risk for CV disease-related deaths, symptoms of depression, cognitive deficits, and mortality. The Women's Health Initiative Randomized Trial did not find a benefit of vitamin D supplementation on blood pressure, myocardial infarction, or mortality in postmenopausal women.
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Authors
Karen MBBCh, MPH, Cathleen MD, MHS,