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She broke a bone just by turning in bed—here’s the scary reason why.

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A 48-year-old woman from Chengdu, China, suffered a bone fracture merely from turning over in bed—a consequence of severe osteoporosis resulting from lifelong avoidance of sunlight. Her extreme measures to prevent tanning, including consistently wearing long sleeves and applying sunscreen, led to critically low Vitamin D levels, essential for calcium absorption and bone health. 

This incident underscores the vital role of sunlight in synthesizing Vitamin D. Prolonged deficiency can lead to serious health issues such as osteomalacia (softening of bones), depression, muscle weakness, fatigue, dental problems, and hair loss. 

To maintain adequate Vitamin D levels, it's important to have regular, moderate sun exposure, consume Vitamin D-rich foods like oily fish, red meat, liver, and egg yolks, and consider supplements if necessary. Being mindful of these practices can help prevent debilitating conditions associated with Vitamin D deficiency. 

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