Reassessing The Efficacy of Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements for Bone Health

For years, vitamin D and calcium supplements have been promoted as a way to strengthen bones and prevent fractures. Millions of adults take them daily, believing they offer strong protection against osteoporosis and bone loss. But a major review published in The BMJ is challenging that belief. Researchers analyzed 69 randomized controlled trials involving more than 153,000 adults. They examined whether vitamin D, calcium, or a combination of both could reduce fractures and falls. The results were surprising.