A new study casts doubt on the widespread use of high-dose vitamin D supplements, suggesting that the pills do not actually prevent bone fractures in healthy adults without vitamin D deficiencies. "Vitamin D is really important for bone health, and (together) with calcium, it's incredibly important in terms of preventing osteoporosis," NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar said on TODAY Thursday. However, people without a vitamin D deficiency may not get added bone health benefits from high-dose daily supplement pills, according to a new study led by scientists at Harvard Medical School. Read below to get more information about vitamin D, including some common misconceptions about it and the benefits of taking it daily. |
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