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How to live longer: The vitamin shown to reduce risk of mortality in over-70s - new study

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READ MORE: High cholesterol: Cramp in five areas of the body can be a signAs well as reducing mortality, vitamin D supplementation was found to be cost effective as the supplements strengthen bones, reducing the risk of fractures in the event of a fall.

The authors concluded vitamin D supplements are "likely to be clinically beneficial in deficiency but have little or no benefit for those who are replete in the vitamin".

As a result, vitamin supplements are effective so long as the individual is deficient in the vitamin. Overdosing on vitamin D can cause a build up of calcium in the body, weakening the bones and damaging the heart.

It is important to note while it is possible to overdose on vitamin D through supplements, it is impossible to overdose on vitamin D as a result of exposure to sunlight.

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