Omaha expert helps with study that finds high doses of vitamin D don't reduce risk of broken bones Julie Anderson World-Herald Staff Writer Jul 29, 2022 Jul 29, 2022 Updated May 24, 2023 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Vitamin D long has been recognized for its role in boosting calcium absorption in the gut and helping build strong bones.kAm$@ :E >256 D6?D6 E92E E2<:?8 G:E2>:? s DFAA=6>6?ED 4@F=5 96=A <66A 3@?6D 962=E9J 2D A6@A=6 2865] pD 2 C6DF=E[ 2? 6DE:>2E65 @?6 E9:C5 @7 p>6C:42?D e_ 2?5 @=56C ?@H E2<6 2 52:=J G:E2>:? s A:==] |@C6 E92? `_ >:==:@? 3=@@5 E6DED 7@C G:E2>:? s =6G6=D 2C6 4@?5F4E65 :? E96 &]$] 6249 J62C]k^AmkAmqFE :? 2 =2C86 ?6H DEF5J AF3=:D965 %9FCD52J :? 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