Vitamin D + Calcium: How Does Vitamin D Affect Calcium Absorption?
Nutrient Synergy
Without vitamin D you absorb 10–15% of dietary calcium; with enough, 30–40%. But a one-year trial found that pushing levels higher raised…
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