Low Vitamin D Linked to Worse Recovery and More Falls After Stroke
Graded Moderate — prospective cohort of 802 stroke patients aged 65 and over followed for 12 months, though observational at a single center and not yet repeated elsewhere.
- Design
- —
- Participants
- 802
- Duration
- —
- Funding
- —
This study suggests vitamin D levels may be a useful signal of recovery risk after a stroke.
Older stroke patients with atrial fibrillation were tested for vitamin D within two days of their stroke. Those with lower levels had worse physical recovery three months later, more depressive symptoms, and a higher chance of falling over the next year. About 60 percent of them were below 20 ng/mL. This is a snapshot in time, so it does not prove that low vitamin D caused the poorer outcomes.
Disclaimer: Research summaries are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine.
Related Studies
All researchVitamin D and Aerobic Exercise Each Linked to Lower Heart Risk in Older Adults
Older adults with higher vitamin D levels and a habit of aerobic exercise were less likely to have a cluster of heart and metabolic risk…
Exercise Cut Fall-Related Fractures Nearly in Half for Older Adults
Preventing falls is one thing, but preventing the broken bones that follow is what really matters.
Genetics Hint Vitamin D Helps Muscle Mass, But Not Grip Strength
Researchers used gene variants tied to lifelong vitamin D levels to test cause and effect, which sidesteps the usual confounders.