Our bodies need an increased level of calcium and/or vitamin D at certain times
What causes Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiency?
Calcium and vitamin D deficiency means that you have a low level of calcium and vitamin D in your body. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency can happen for a number of reasons:
What happens if I don’t get enough calcium and
vitamin D?
A deficiency in calcium and vitamin D means you are at risk of developing bone conditions such as osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis causes pain and discomfort in the muscles and bones, which become brittle, weak and prone to fracture. It is important to ensure you are getting enough calcium and vitamin D for good bone health
Some interesting facts about Osteoporosis
- 33% of women aged 60-70 & 66% aged 80 or older have osteoporosis.1,2
- 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 5 men will experience a fracture after the age of 50.1,2
- Calcium and vitamin D play an essential role in reducing hip fractures
- Patients who continue to take their calcium and vitamin D medication can reduce their risk of hip fracture by 29%1,2
References for this section are as follows
- https://www.irishosteoporosis.ie/information-support/nutrition-bone-health/. The Irish Osteoporosis Society, Nutrition and Bone Health, Accessed February 2024.
- https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/bone-health/nutrition-for-bones/calcium/, The Royal Osteoporosis Society, Information and support – Nutrition of bones – Calcium. Accessed February 2024.
The information on this website is intended for Republic of Ireland residents only
Date of Preparation: February 2024
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