Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementations: 2015 Position Statement of the Korean Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
10.11005/jbm.2015.22.4.143
- Author:
Kyoung Min KIM
1
;
Han Seok CHOI
;
Mi Ja CHOI
;
Ho Yeon CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongman, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Bone;
Calcium;
Cardiovascular diseases;
Fractures;
Osteoporosis;
Vitamin D
- MeSH:
Calcium*;
Calcium, Dietary;
Cardiovascular Diseases;
Female;
Humans;
Korea;
Male;
Osteoporosis;
Vitamin D Deficiency;
Vitamin D*;
Vitamins*
- From:Journal of Bone Metabolism
2015;22(4):143-149
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Calcium and vitamin D are essential components for bone health, thus calcium and vitamin D supplementation is an important strategy in the management of osteoporosis. However, the benefit of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone health is still controversial. Moreover, potentially harmful effects of excessive calcium supplementation on cardiovascular health are recently suggested. Too high a level of vitamin D has been also reported to have several, possibly related, harmful events. Korea is well known for low dietary calcium intake and vitamin D deficiency in its population. This position statement developed the following recommendation for adequate levels of calcium and vitamin D intake in Korean, postmenopausal women and men older than 50 years: Adequate calcium intake and optimal vitamin D level are essential for preventing and treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men older than 50 years. We recommend a daily calcium intake of 800 to 1,000 mg/day. Food remains the best source of calcium; however calcium supplements should be considered when dietary intake of calcium is inadequate. We recommend dietary vitamin D intake of more than 800 IU per day, a level which appears to reduce the risk of fractures. When vitamin D deficiency is suspected, serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25-[OH]D) level should be tested. We suggest that a serum 25-(OH)D level greater than 20 ng/mL is generally appropriate for prevention of osteoporosis. However, a serum 25-(OH)D level greater than 30 ng/mL is probably helpful for management of osteoporosis and prevention of fractures.
