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The USPSTF recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and falls in older adults.

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in people over 60. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky weighs in.

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TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, for preventing fractures and ...

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