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Archive Home > 2006 > February > 02 > Study shows intake of vitamin D important to good calcium levels

Study shows intake of vitamin D important to good calcium levels

By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
February 2, 2006

The link between calcium deficiency and osteoporosis is well established. But new research suggests another nutrient - vitamin D - may be more important for bone health.

Researchers in Iceland tracked the diet of residents who received little sunlight during the winter. The body can synthesize....

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