Rational use of vitamin D in the treatment of osteoporosis
XU Feng
XIE Zhong-jian
Abstract：With the accelerated aging of the population in China,osteoporosis has emerged as a critical public health problem that significantly threatens the health of the elderly.Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency is widespread in the general population,particularly among postmenopausal women and older adults,thereby increasing the risk of osteoporosis.Adequate vitamin D status is fundamental for maintaining bone health.However,as its primary source relies on synthesis in the skin upon sun exposure,insufficient sun exposure often restricts vitamin D production,making vitamin D deficiency highly prevalent.Consequently,critical questions requiring urgent resolution in clinical practice arise:What dosage of vitamin D is required for patients with osteoporosis to maintain skeletal health?How should vitamin D be supplemented scientifically as fundamental therapy for osteoporosis?This review focuses on vitamin D supplementation strategies for patients with osteoporosis,including suitable dosage and supplementation regimens,to ensure the therapeutic efficacy of anti-osteoporosis medications.
Keywords：osteoporosisvitamin Dactive form of vitamin Drational drug use
Publication Date：2025-08-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-10-09(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 652-655 )