Establishing Benefit from Vitamin D Supplementation — Adherence to Defined Criteria and Targeting of High-Risk Groups Essential?

ConclusionOn that basis, it is suggested that future trials regarding Vitamin D supplementation should be carried out in high-risk groups. The use of published criteria for evaluating the effect of nutrients and targeting of individuals with Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency for inclusion in such studies is also proposed. The identification of specific subgroups that will benefit from supplementation and replacement, and the establishment of a scientific basis for such therapy, should be possible with this approach.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research