Debating the Benefits of Vitamin D Supplementation
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If you ask someone why their body needs vitamin D, you will most likely hear “for healthy bones” or “to prevent osteoporosis.” Avid vitamin and supplement users may even inform you that increasing your intake of vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer and other diseases and prevents infection. And many scientists have supported those claims. However, new research casting doubt on the benefits of vitamin D supplementation is sparking a debate on whether healthy Americans should bother being tested for vitamin D deficiency or taking a supplement.