Vitamin D and bone stability

The influence of vitamin D on bone health has been extensively researched and continues to be an important topic in biomedical research. The most important impact vitamin D has on bones comes from its interaction with calcium. It helps the body absorb calcium. This is important because calcium plays a central role in building bones. In a similar way, vitamin D also has an impact on muscle strength.

This is how vitamin D works on bones and muscles:

• A vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of bone fractures. This has far-reaching consequences for the elderly.
• Vitamin D, together with calcium, leads to higher bone density.
• A vitamin D deficiency can lead to muscle cramps as well as muscle and joint pain.
• An additional intake of vitamin D can strengthen the muscles.
• A vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis.

So it pays to avoid a vitamin D deficiency.

See also:

• vitamin D
• Vitamin D and the immune system

Sources:

• Harvard University on Vitamin D.
• Vitamin D and bone health; Potential Mechanisms