%0 Journal Article
%T Relevance of vitamin D in fall prevention
%J Gériatrie et Psychologie Neuropsychiatrie du Vieillissement
%D 2017
%A Bischoff-Ferrari, Heike A.
%V 15
%N 1
%P E1-E7
%X This review will summarize recent clinical studies and meta-analyses on the effect of vitamin D supplementation on fall prevention. As fall prevention is fundamental in fracture prevention at older age, we discuss if and to what extend the vitamin D effect on muscle modulates hip fracture risk. Further, to explain the effect of vitamin D on fall prevention, we will review the mechanistic evidence linking vitamin D to muscle health and the potentially selective effect of vitamin D on type II fast muscle fibers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I John Libbey Eurotext
%@ 2115-8789
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1684/pnv.2017.0650