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Following is a statement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation on Vitamin D Recommendations
WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 2010) — The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends that adults under age 50 get 400 - 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day, and that adults age 50 and older get 800 - 1,000 IU of vitamin D every day. For certain high risk individuals, higher dosages may be needed.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report issued on November 30, 2010 recommends 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day for most healthy adults under age 71 and 800 IU for healthy people age 71 and older. The IOM report set the safe upper limit for daily intake to be 4,000 IU. NOF’s recommendations for daily intake remain higher than IOM’s but fall well within the margin of safety. The IOM report did not address the vitamin D requirements for those who need treatment. NOF strongly recommends that you consult your healthcare professional for your particular requirements.
NOF applauds IOM for their comprehensive review of the evidence supporting their recommendations for vitamin D intake.
To view NOF’s Bone Basics on vitamin D, please click here.
Please click here to view the entire IOM report.
About the National Osteoporosis Foundation Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation, a leading community-focused health organization, is dedicated to the prevention of osteoporosis and broken bones, the promotion of strong bones for life and the reduction of human suffering through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the National Osteoporosis Foundation, visit www.nof.org.
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In today's Washington Post article "Calcium and Vitamin D findings show that caring for your bones can be compilicated," NOF's senior clinical director, Dr. Felicia Cosman helps clear up some of the confusion around the recent and conflicting research on calcium and vitamin D. She says: "It’s confusing, even for doctors. But there’s a common thread: None of the heart or kidney risks were associated with calcium from food."
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