Vitamin D supplements may have no bearing on the severity of injuries from falls in postmenopausal women and older men, according to a new draft recommendation.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation advising against using vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in people over 60. Pharmacist Katy Dubinsky weighs in.

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don't reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the U.S.