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You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays several other important roles to keep your body healthy – including the function of your gut. As part of our research on how a dietary fiber supplement affects bone mass in children and adolescents, the MetA-Bone Trial, we are also studying gut health. For this study, we recruited 213 children and adolescents from South Florida, primarily Hispanics, though some were Black. Before having them start taking the fiber supplement, we measured their vitamin D levels to ensure they had adequate amounts. Surprisingly, we found that 68% of these children had suboptimal vitamin D levels. Story continues below this ad Considering South Florida is an area with plenty of sunshi...

Brushing your teeth is a routine activity. But have you ever thought about whether a specific amount of toothpaste must be used? And if there is a proper technique to brush? We reached out to Dr Prafull Sabadra, founder, Dr. Sabadra’s Advanced Dentistry Centre, to learn more. Risks of using too much toothpaste Dr Sabadra elaborated – Fluoride overexposure: While rare in adults, excessive fluoride use can lead to toxicity (nausea, vomiting, or more severe effects if ingested in very high doses).– Enamel abrasion: Overbrushing with too much toothpaste can wear down enamel, especially if paired with hard-bristled brushes or aggressive brushing.For children:– Dental fluorosis: This leads to discoloration or white spots on teeth due to excessive fluoride ingestion during enamel formation.– Swal...

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Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed – but many children are deficient

Here’s how much toothpaste you should use while brushing