[Vitamin-D deficiency].
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چکیده
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Along with calcium, it is vital for strong, healthy bones. We normally get vitamin D through exposure to sunlight, which triggers the skin to make this vitamin. Very few foods naturally contain vitamin D. Milk and a few other beverages and foods are “fortified” with added vitamin D in some countries, such as the United States and Canada. You can also get vitamin D in supplements.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
دوره 150 23 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001