Vitamin D, Osteomalacia, and Fracture Healing: Understanding the Connection
Vitamin D
- Osteomalacia refers to a condition where the mineralization of newly formed osteoid is abnormal.
- Fractures are known to be more common in osteomalacia.
- Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. With its deficiency, the absorption of calcium is reduced, leading to abnormal mineralization.
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