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The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Without enough vitamin D, one canât form enough of the hormone calcitriol (known as the âactive vitamin Dâ). This in turn leads to insufficient calcium absorption from the diet. In this situation, the body must take calcium from its stores in the skeleton, which weakens existing bone and prevents the formation of strong, new bone. You can get vitamin D in three ways: through the skin, from the diet, and from supplements.
A. An adequate calcium intake and adequate amounts of vitamin D are important foundations for maintaining bone density and strength. However, vitamin D and calcium alone are not sufficient treatment for osteoporosis and are given in conjunction with other treatments. Vitamin D is important in several respects:1  Vitamin D helps the absorption of calcium from the intestines. 2  A lack of vitamin D causes calcium-depleted bone (osteomalacia), which further weakens the bones and increases the risk of fractures.. An adequate calcium intake and adequate amounts of vitamin D are important foundations for maintaining bone density and strength. However, vitamin D and calcium alone are not sufficient treatment for osteoporosis and are given in conjunction with other treatments. Vitamin D is important in several respects: