The doctor said that supplementing enough calcium and vitamin D at the same time can effectively reduce the risk of fractures. However, calcium supplementation alone or vitamin D supplementation alone is insufficient to show that it is effective in reducing fracture risk; the picture is a situational photo. (Picture taken from pexels)
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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report]Vitamin D nutritional supplements have been very popular in recent years, but how to eat them to be effective? Dai Dawei, secretary general of the Osteoporosis Society of the Republic of China and attending physician of the Orthopaedic Department of Chengda Hospital, posted on his Facebook page “Physician Dai Dawei“share,Osteoporosis Society of the Republic of ChinaThere are 4 suggestions for calcium and vitamin D intake in patients with osteoporosis, and it is reminded that the simultaneous supplementation of calcium and vitamin D can effectively reduce the risk of fractures.
●For postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, the recommended daily calcium intake is at least 1200 mg; for men over 50 years old with osteoporosis, the recommended daily calcium intake is at least 1000 mg; for all osteoporotic patients The patient’s daily intake of vitamin D is at least 800 IU (including diet and supplements).
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● Supplementing adequate calcium and vitamin D at the same time can effectively reduce the risk of fractures. However, there is insufficient evidence that calcium supplementation alone or vitamin D supplementation alone is effective in reducing fracture risk.
●Excessive calcium intake (more than 1500 mg) is not beneficial, and there may be a potential risk of stones or cardiovascular disease.
●Calcium and vitamin D supplementation cannot replace drug therapy. Osteoporosis patients and patients with fragility fractures should receive anti-osteoporosis drug treatment and supplement with sufficient calcium and vitamin D at the same time.
In addition, Dai Dawei said that the American Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) recommend that adults over the age of 50 should consume at least 1,200 mg of dietary calcium (including calcium supplements) per day. dose) and vitamin D 800-1000 IU. Foods with high calcium content are most easily obtained from cheese, others such as beans, dark green vegetables, sesame seeds, golden needles, seaweed, kelp, shiitake mushrooms, dried small fish, hair cabbage, nuts, etc. Also ingest fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, oranges, kiwifruit, guava, etc., which can promote calcium absorption.
Dai Dawei pointed out that when you want to estimate the calcium content of your diet, you can refer to a simple calculation table or consult a nutritionist, and you must take calcium supplements if necessary. However, if the daily calcium intake exceeds 1200 to 1500 mg, there is no greater benefit to the body, but it increases the risk of kidney stones or cardiovascular disease.
Dai Dawei explained that the physiological functions of vitamin D include promoting calcium absorption, maintaining normal bone metabolism, muscle function, balance function and preventing falls. Studies have confirmed that insufficient vitamin D intake increases bone loss, reduces bone density, and is prone to fractures in old age.
Dai Dawei said that sources of vitamin D include sunlight exposure, food and supplements or medicines. Studies recommend that patients with osteoporosis should consume at least 800 IU of vitamin D daily. During the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and drug treatment, it is advisable to supplement adequate calcium and vitamin D at the same time.
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