Can Vitamin D Supplements Make Bones Stronger?
Researchers gave some rats vitamin D supplements while others didn't receive any, then studied how their bones changed. They looked at the structure, density, …
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How Exercise Strengthens Bones by Improving Your Gut Health
Scientists are discovering that exercise helps prevent weak bones (osteoporosis) in a surprising way—by improving the bacteria in your gut. Your gut contains …
Read MoreWhy Some People's Bodies Don't Respond to Vitamin D
Scientists used computer models to understand why some people can't use vitamin D properly, even when they get enough of it. They studied genetic changes in …
Read MoreYounger Women Need More Vitamin D After Weight Loss Surgery
When women have weight loss surgery, their bodies struggle to absorb vitamin D and calcium, especially if they're under 45 years old. Researchers studied 305 …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D in Food Help Keep Bones Strong?
Researchers looked at 14 studies to see if adding vitamin D to everyday foods like milk, cereal, and oil could help prevent weak bones (osteoporosis). Most …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Celiac Disease Need More Vitamin D
Researchers in Uzbekistan studied 60 children with celiac disease and compared them to 31 healthy children. Even though Uzbekistan gets over 300 sunny days per …
Read MoreVitamin D Boosts Egg Quality and Bone Health in Aging Ducks
Researchers studied how adding vitamin D to the diet of older laying ducks affected their egg quality and bone strength. They tested two types of vitamin D on …
Read MoreSpecial Vitamins and Supplements Help Young Pigs Build Stronger Bones
Researchers tested whether special forms of vitamin D, along with two common joint supplements, could help young pigs develop stronger bones after weaning. …
Read MoreCattle-Yak Milk May Be Healthier Than Pure Yak Milk
Scientists compared the proteins in milk from yaks and cattle-yaks (a mix of both animals) to see if crossbreeding affects nutrition. Using advanced lab …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Help Dental Implants Stay Healthy?
Researchers are investigating whether vitamin D plays an important role in helping dental implants work better and last longer. Vitamin D is known to support …
Read MoreHow Vitamin D Keeps Your Bones Strong and Healthy
Vitamin D is much more than just a nutrient—it's a powerful hormone that your body uses to build and maintain strong bones. Scientists have discovered that …
Read MoreA Genetic Glitch That Breaks How Your Body Uses Vitamin D
Scientists discovered why some people develop a rare bone disease called type 3 rickets. The problem starts with a tiny change in a gene that controls how the …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Stronger Bones
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system play a surprising role in keeping your bones strong. This review looked at how gut …
Read MoreShould People Who Get Kidney Stones Take Vitamin D?
Doctors are reconsidering whether people who form kidney stones should take vitamin D supplements. A new review suggests that vitamin D might actually increase …
Read MoreHidden Bone Problem After Weight Loss Surgery You Should Know About
After weight loss surgery, doctors usually watch for weak bones. But a new study found that about 1 in 11 patients actually have a different bone disease …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herb May Help Prevent Bone Loss After Menopause
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal blend called Wubi Shanyao Pills to see if it could help prevent weak bones in mice going through menopause-like …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Keep Your Bones Strong?
Researchers looked at 16 different studies to see if taking probiotic supplements (the "good bacteria" pills) could help strengthen bones. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters Less Before Birth Than After
Scientists reviewed research on how babies' bones and minerals develop before and after birth. They found something surprising: vitamin D, which is super …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Need More Vitamin D to Build Strong Bones
Rickets is a bone disease that happens when children don't get enough vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus. This can make their bones weak, soft, and shaped …
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