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*Definition of osteoporosis The term osteoporosis is used throughout this statement as an umbrella term to include someone with low bone mineral density (BMD) in the osteoporosis …
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Vitamin D and Bone Health - Royal Osteoporosis Society
theros.org.ukMedicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency MHRA European Food Safety Authority EFSA Upper Limit UL International Unit IU Ultraviolet B UVB Ultraviolet UV Conversion factors 10μg (micrograms) vitamin D = 400IU vitamin D 2.5 nmol/L plasma 25(OH)D = 1 ng/mL plasma 25(OH)D Note 25(OH)D may be measured in plasma or serum 4
Calcium supplements and blood tests
theros.org.ukEating healthily for strong bones requires a balance of vitamins and other nutrients, including calcium. Osteoporosis is not a ‘calcium deficiency’ disease, however, and having a very high calcium intake or taking calcium supplements isn’t a guarantee against osteoporosis. Do I need to take a calcium supplement?
Vitamin D and Bone Health - Royal Osteoporosis Society
theros.org.uk– give advice on dietary sources of vitamin D – advise oral preparations containing vitamin D 400–600 IU per day for patients aged one month to 18 years. Continue unless there is a significant lifestyle change to improve vitamin D status – ensure dietary calcium intake is adequate – retesting is not normally required if the individual
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