Vitamin D deficiency is high in the Eastern region showing extreme levels of up to 38.81 per cent, highlights the report by ICRIER and ANVKA Foundation
The US Preventative Services Task Force task force recommends against vitamin D supplements for fall and fracture prevention in healthy older adults, and instead suggests exercise and osteoporosis screening for better bone health
The study supports vitamin D's role in maintaining circulatory and metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of adequate intake without exceeding recommended doses