A combination of low calcium intake and low vitamin D exposure may explain higher bone fracture rates in British vegans.
If you missed the previous video, check out Do Vegans Have Lower Bone Density and More Fractures? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/do-vegans-have-lower-bone-density-and-more-fractures).
I did a similar series of videos about vegetarian stroke risk, including Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors—Vitamin B12 and Homocystein? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/vegetarians-and-stroke-risk-factors-vitamin-b12-homocysteine/).
How much vitamin D do we need? Check out:
• How Much Vitamin D Should You Take? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-vitamin-d-should-you-take/)
• The Optimal Dose of Vitamin D Based on Natural Levels (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-optimal-dose-of-vitamin-d-based-on-natural-levels/)
• The Best Way to Get Vitamin D: Sun, Supplements, or Salons? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-way-to-get-vitamin-d-sun-supplements-or-salons/)
• The Risks and Benefits of Sensible Sun Exposure (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-risks-and-benefits-of-sensible-sun-exposure/)
I cover osteoporosis in much more depth in my upcoming book How Not to Age. (As always, all proceeds go to charity.) Stay tuned!
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