One essential ingredient to overall spine health and a tool in the fight against osteoporosis is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential to the absorption of calcium by your body. This spine wellness tip will provide the latest recommendations.
On November 30, 2010, the Institute of Medicine (ICM) released updated recommendations for Vitamin D and calcium for the prevention of osteoporosis.
The following is now recommended:
- Healthy adults under 71 – 600 IU (international units) of Vitamin D per day
- Healthy adults 71 and older – 800 IU of Vitamin D per day
Additionally, it is recommended that individuals with very little sun exposure, osteoporosis and other conditions/circumstances to intake more Vitamin D per day. Talk to your physician for your specific recommendations. To read the new recommendation, visit this link.
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