Daily oral dosing of vitamin D3 using 5000 TO 50,000 international units a day in long-term hospitalized patients: Insights from a seven year experience
Published May 1, 2019 · P. McCullough, D. Lehrer, J. Amend
The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayLong-term supplementation with vitamin D3 in doses ranging from 5000 to 50,000 IUs/day is safe and may improve skin conditions in long-term hospitalized patients.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.