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For years, the media have trumpeted the vital role calcium plays in preventing osteoporosis, a silent disease of the bones that makes them weaken and prone to fracture.

The calcium clamor is so loud it sometimes drowns out messages about another nutritional necessity – vitamin D. Without enough vitamin D, the body cannot absorb calcium and deposit it in the bones. In such cases, the blood raids the skeleton for the calcium it needs, thus raising the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. About 10 million Americans have this condition, with another 34 million at risk. Read the rest of this entry »