Vitamin D supplementation guidelines have limited impact on clinical practice, with the strongest evidence supporting supplementation in older adults to reduce mortality.
The Endocrine Society has issued comprehensive guidelines on vitamin D testing and supplementation for non-pregnant adults, recommending against routine testing and supplementation for most, but suggesting supplementation for older adults and those with prediabetes.
The Endocrine Society's new vitamin D clinical practice guidelines have sparked significant backlash from healthcare professionals who argue the recommendations ignore potential benefits and fail to address the needs of various patient populations.