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What Does Vitamin D Actually Do?
Vitamin D plays a key role in helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus. These minerals are needed for strong bones and teeth. Without enough vitamin D, bones can become weaker, thinner, or softer. In children, severe deficiency can contribute to rickets, while in adults it can contribute to osteomalacia.
Vitamin D also has other roles in the body. The NIH notes
