Research

Micronutrients & recovery

Vitamin D supplementation at typical doses (400–8571 IU/d) does not produce clinically significant improvements in blood pressure, glycemic control, or cardiovascular disease risk in generally healthy adults.

Taking Vitamin D supplements (even at high doses up to 8571 IU/day) will not lower your blood pressure, prevent diabetes, or protect your heart if you are already generally healthy. Do not rely on Vitamin D as a substitute for proven lifestyle changes or medications for these conditions.

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Trials showed no clinically significant effect of vitamin D supplementation at the dosages given.
Anastassios G. Pittas et al. · Annals of Internal Medicine · 2010

Why this rating

Based on a systematic review of 18 randomized controlled trials and 13 observational studies.

Source

Systematic Review: Vitamin D and Cardiometabolic Outcomes

Anastassios G. Pittas et al. · Annals of Internal Medicine · 2010

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