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Human skeletons are often described in neat textbook numbers, but real bodies are far messier and more interesting. Extra ...

Learn how vitamin D and calcium work together to promote bone health. Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium, which is essential for building strong bones.

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

Calcium has long been the face of bone health. Milk ads, supplement shelves, and doctor visits often circle back to it. But ...