VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY CAN LEAD TO FOOT FRACTURES

According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS),  foot woes could be the result of inadequate levels of vitamin D, which can increase your risk of incurring a stress fracture in the bones of your feet. According to Arizona-based foot and ankle surgeon and ACFAS Fellow Member, Jason Kayce, DPM, FACFAS, "Calcium is often touted as the quintessential nutrient for building bone density. While true, vitamin D manages the calcium you intake, allowing the body to absorb both calcium and phosphate, which builds your bones."
 
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Dr. Jason Kayce
 
 
In addition to an increased risk of incurring a foot fracture, vitamin D deficiency can also lead to osteoporosis, a higher risk of falls, and bone and muscle pain. "In patients with low levels of vitamin D, often the weight-bearing bones in the foot and ankle are so easily affected because they are not strong enough to withstand the pressure of carrying a person's body," said Dr. Kayce. 
 
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News. 
 

 

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