
Vitamin D May Explain Higher Bone Fracture Risk in Vegans
A combination of low calcium intake and low vitamin D exposure may explain higher bone fracture rates in British vegans.
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A combination of low calcium intake and low vitamin D exposure may explain higher bone fracture rates in British vegans.
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