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Vitamin D
You are less likely to fall and injure yourself when you’re older if you keep your muscles and bones in good condition. Taking regular vitamin D supplements can enhance your muscle strength and bone density, and reduce your risk of falling.
It’s not uncommon for your body’s vitamin D levels to decrease as you get older. This can happen if you spend less time outside in the sun, which is one of the main sources of vitamin D.
Taking vitamin D supplements is a positive way to boost your body’s vitamin D levels and strengthen your muscles.
For people in residential care, ACC funds vitamin D supplements. Check with your doctor to make sure they are suitable for you, and to get a prescription.
This page is continues to be developed by the Scientific Committee, Osteoporosis New Zealand.
