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Is there diseases in bone caused by food or vitamins?

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No, but lack of, yes: A lack of vitamin d or inability to metabolize it leads to a condition known as rickets, soft weak bones prone to fracture and deformity.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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