Citation

Bischoff-Ferrari HA. Geriatr. Psychol. Neuropsychiatr. Vieil. 2017; 15(1): E1-E7.

Affiliation

Geriatric Clinic, University Hospital Zurich, Centre on aging and mobility, University of Zurich and City Hospital Waid, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, John Libbey Eurotext)

DOI

10.1684/pnv.2017.0650

PMID

28246064

Abstract

This review will summarize recent clinical studies and meta-analyses on the effect of vitamin D supplementation on fall prevention. As fall prevention is fundamental in fracture prevention at older age, we discuss if and to what extend the vitamin D effect on muscle modulates hip fracture risk. Further, to explain the effect of vitamin D on fall prevention, we will review the mechanistic evidence linking vitamin D to muscle health and the potentially selective effect of vitamin D on type II fast muscle fibers.

Language: en

Keywords

falls; hip fractures; muscle strength; vitamin D