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[To D or not to D ? Why and how to treat vitamin D deficiency in older patients].
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Revue medicale suisse [Rev Med Suisse] 2021 Nov 03; Vol. 17 (757), pp. 1894-1897. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Vitamin D deficiency is so frequent in older patients (aged 65 years and older) that the international consensus does not recommend routine vitamin D measurement. Assessment of overall health status is a cornerstone before considering vitamin D supplementation, as the effect of vitamin D supplementation has only been demonstrated in vulnerable or dependent but not for robust older patients. The effect of the different modalities of oral vitamin D supplementation are equivalent : 800-1'200 IU/day, 10'000 IU/week or 30'000-50'000 IU/month. Monitoring of vitamin D blood level monitoring is not necessary because of a large therapeutic margin. In the presence of osteoporosis, a dietary or supplementation intake of 1'200 mg per day of calcium should be added.<br />Competing Interests: Les auteurs n’ont déclaré aucun conflit d’intérêts en relation avec cet article.
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 1660-9379
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 757
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Revue medicale suisse
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34738765