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Vitamin D and Bone Health
The link between Vitamin D and bone health became evident during the Industrial Revolution when urbanization led to increased cases of rickets among children. The transition from outdoor farming to life in sooty cities diminished sunlight exposure, resulting in insufficient vitamin D and calcium for proper bone mineralization. Rickets manifests as soft and weakened bones, often leading to physical deformities like bowed legs. The health discovery that could combat rickets focused on supplementing Vitamin D, with cod liver oil emerging as a critical source. The administration of cod liver oil significantly improved vitamin D levels in children, effectively reducing rickets cases and marking a notable advancement in public health.
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