Can daily supplements strengthen aging bones?

NCT ID NCT01747447

Summary

This study tested whether taking daily vitamin D or fish oil supplements helps maintain or improve bone health in older adults. Researchers followed 771 participants for two years, measuring changes in bone density, structure, and body composition. The goal was to see if these common supplements could help prevent age-related bone loss and fractures.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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