Rapid correction of low vitamin D status in nursing home residents
- 18 April 2008
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Springer Nature in Osteoporosis International
- Vol. 19 (11) , 1621-1628
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-008-0619-x
Abstract
This prospective study finds that ergocalciferol 50,000 IU three times weekly for four weeks effectively and safely corrects vitamin D inadequacy in nursing home residents.Keywords
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