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Scientists warn a popular vitamin D supplement may have a hidden downside
ScienceDailyThursday, October 8, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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Not all vitamin D supplements are created equal, and new research suggests that one popular form may have an unexpected downside.
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- Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Not all vitamin D supplements are created equal, and new research suggests that one popular form may have an unexpected downside.
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Not all vitamin D supplements are created equal, and new research suggests that one popular form may have an unexpected downside.
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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.
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