Sunshine shortfall: How Vitamin D deficiency eats away at your bones

Vitamin D is vital for healthy bones at all ages. It aids calcium absorption and bone mineralization. It also supports bone remodeling and muscle strength. Deficiency can lead to osteoporosis and fractures, especially in older adults. In children, it can cause rickets. Kiran Kumar Mannava advises optimizing vitamin D levels through sunlight, diet, or supplements for strong bones.