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Recent Findings on Calcium and Vitamin D
February 15, 2006 -- NOF statement in response to the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) findings outlined in the *New England Journal of Medicine article, “Calcium plus Vitamin D Supplementation and the Risk of Fractures:"
The recently reported WHI findings related to calcium and vitamin D raise key points about maintaining optimal bone health. NOF reminds all women that while calcium and vitamin D play an important role in maintaining bone health, they are not the only steps to take.
NOF continues to recommend Five Steps to Bone Health:
- Get your daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D
- Engage in regular weight-bearing exercise
- Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol
- Talk to your healthcare professional about bone health, including risk factors and family history
- Have a bone density test and take medication when appropriate
NOF has no plans to revise its calcium and vitamin D guidelines.
Dr. Ethel Siris, president of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) applauds the WHI for focusing on this important subject. “NOF scientists continue to believe that all women require adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D throughout their lives,” says Dr. Siris. “Adequate daily intake of calcium for women should be between 1000-1300 mg and, currently, the recommended daily intake for vitamin D is 400-800 IU.” Women can get the recommended daily intake of calcium and vitamin D through diet, supplements or a combination of both. Dr. Siris advises, “speak to your healthcare professional about the best approach for you, as an individual, and actions to take to adhere to those requirements.”
About NOF: Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. Our mission is to prevent osteoporosis, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures, and to find a cure.
*N Engl J Med. 2006 Feb 16:354(7):669-83.
The latest
The National Osteoporosis Foundation has named Barbara Hannah Grufferman as its first Bone Health Ambassador. In this newly-established role, Grufferman, a well-known advocate for healthy and positive living, will dedicate her time, talent and energy to raise awareness for osteoporosis and the importance of building strong bones for life.
Thanks to a generous gift from The Samuel J. & Ethel LeFrak Charitable Trust, the National Osteoporosis Foundation met its Generations of Strength fundraising goal one year early. NOF launched the Generations of Strength initiative in September 2011 with the goal of raising $2 million in two years to improve patient care for the most vulnerable – those who have broken bones due to osteoporosis – and to protect future generations from the disease.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nation’s leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, has named Claire Gill as its Senior Director of Marketing, Consumer and Corporate Outreach. Gill brings extensive experience in public relations and marketing communications to this newly-established role.
