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bone tissue is replaced with new bone. It helps maintain a healthy balance between bone-building cells (osteoblasts) and bone-breaking cells (osteoclasts). This balance is crucial for strong bones and reducing the risk of conditions like osteoporosis.

Supports Muscles and Balance:

Vitamin D also supports your muscles, balance and stablility. Strong muscles help support your skeleton and lower the risk of falls and fractures.

Getting Enough Vitamin D:

I have heard that Vitamin D is key to keeping my bones and muscles healthy. How does it work?

Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” and is vital for maintaining strong and healthy bones and muscles. Taking proactive steps such as maintaining your vitamin D intake will help contribute to your overall well-being and enable you to live an active and fulfilling life.

Boosts Calcium Absorption:

Vitamin D works with calcium to strengthen your bones – it helps your body absorb calcium from the food you eat, ensuring you have enough for building and maintaining your bones. Insufficient vitamin D can lead to weaker bones and a higher risk of fractures.

Maintains Bone Balance:

Vitamin D plays a key role in bone remodelling, where old

While safe sunlight exposure is the primary source, getting adequate vitamin D can be challenging. Foods like fatty fish, fortified dairy products, egg yolks, and certain mushrooms are good sources. Vitamin D supplements (400-1000 units daily) are widely available and should be considered, especially in the winter months when there is less chance of sunshine exposure.

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