Vitamin D Supplements Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Obesity: Study

Published on November 12, 2024

High blood pressure often affects older and obese people; vitamin D supplements may help lower it. A new study has found that taking 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day—the amount typically recommended for adults—lowers blood pressure in older adults, especially those who are obese. Experts caution that exceeding the recommended intake, even below the safe upper limit (UL), does not necessarily translate to additional benefits. Supplementation Reduced Blood Pressure The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, involved 221 older obese adults who received vitamin D supplements at either 600 IU per day or 3,750 IU per day over one year. Currently, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends a daily intake of 600 IU....

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