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The keys to bone health include Vitamin D
July 23, 2013Vitamin D is essential for bone health and serves other important functions in the body, including modulation of cell growth, nerve and muscle function, and immune-system regulation. Vitamin D is necessary for effective absorption of calcium by the gastrointestinal tract. Without vitamin D, only about 10-15 percent of calcium in the diet is absorbed. Vitamin […] Read more