Role Of Vitamin D In Reducing Osteoporosis
Role Of Vitamin D In Reducing Osteoporosis Vitamin D helps prevent osteoporosis , a painful disease caused by the thinning of bones. It is usually considered that calcium deficiency is responsible for the weakening of bones leading to fractures and mobility problems but research has shown that along with calcium, deficiency of Vitamin D is equally responsible for weak bones. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease which affects your bones and makes them thin and brittle which increases risks of a fracture. It involves reduction of the BMD or bone mineral density, alteration of proteins and disruption of bone microarchitecture. Osteoporosis is more common in women, especially in post-menopausal women than in men. It is also frequently seen in the elderly. Though the disease itself doesn't have any specific symptom, the weakening of bones in people suffering from this disease increases risks of fractures. Also known as 'fragility fractures,' the ost
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