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Vitamin D and Bone Health
This article explores the importance of vitamin D for bone health, discusses deficiency symptoms, identifies at-risk groups, lists dietary sources, and summarizes a relevant study.
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United Kingdom
HealthLifestyleNutritionDietStudyBone HealthVitamin D
University Of SouthamptonUniversity Hospital SouthamptonSecond NatureNuffield HealthA.vogelKellogg’s
Rosie CarrDr Claire GormanJenna HopeEmma Thornton
- Who is most likely to have a vitamin D deficiency?
- Older adults are more prone to vitamin D deficiency due to reduced physical activity, less sun exposure, and decreased appetite. However, deficiencies can occur at any age if sun exposure, diet, and exercise are insufficient.
- Why is vitamin D so important for our bone health?
- Vitamin D is crucial for bone health because it aids in calcium absorption, supporting bone remodeling and new tissue creation. Calcium provides the building blocks for bone growth, density, and strength.
- What bone issues can a vitamin D deficiency lead to?
- Vitamin D deficiency can cause muscle and bone aches, muscle weakness (potentially affecting walking), and osteoporosis (brittle, weak bones). In rare childhood cases, it may lead to rickets, causing bone softening and deformities.
- Here are five foods to incorporate into your diet which are good sources of vitamin D…
- Good food sources of vitamin D include eggs, mushrooms (especially sun-exposed ones), red meat and offal, salmon and other oily fish, and products fortified with vitamin D such as some cereals and juices.
- What did a recent study reveal about the impact of vitamin D supplements during pregnancy on children's bone health?
- A study by the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton found that children whose mothers took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy had stronger bones at age seven, showing the importance of vitamin D for bone development.