Vitamin D supplements not working? 3 common mistakes people make, heart surgeon reveals

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1. 1h ago

   Vitamin D Supplement Efficacy and Global Deficiency Trends

   Vitamin D deficiency affects between one billion and over one billion people worldwide. While widely used, some research suggests supplements may offer little to no benefit in preventing falls or fractures in most adults. Proper absorption depends on factors such as fat solubility and the presence of other nutrients.

   What's confirmed:

   • Vitamin D deficiency affects at least one billion people globally.
   • Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble compounds that increase the intestinal absorption of phosphate and calcium.
   • The most important vitamin D compounds in humans are vitamin D2 and vitamin D3.
   • Skin synthesis via UVB radiation provides more vitamin D for most people than dietary sources.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Some children continue to suffer from rickets and stunted growth despite regular vitamin D supplementation.
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2. 9d ago

   Heart Surgeon Identifies Reasons Vitamin D Supplements Fail

   Nearly one billion people globally are deficient in vitamin D despite the availability of the nutrient. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a heart transplant cardiologist, notes that supplements often fail to provide meaningful benefits. Common issues include problems with fat solubility, dosage timing, and supplement quality.

   What's confirmed:

   • Nearly one billion people worldwide are deficient in vitamin D.
   • The Indian Medical Association and Abbott established June 21 as Vitamin D Day of India.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Excessive vitamin D supplementation led a 26-year-old to face kidney failure.
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