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Here’s Why You May Want To Take Vitamin D and Magnesium Together

Should you take vitamin D and magnesium supplements? Both of these supplements benefit our health, but they may work better in tandem.

By Sean Mowbray; Medically Reviewed by Dr. Ahmad Talha Azam
Jan 24, 2024 3:00 PMJan 24, 2024 2:59 PM
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Our bodies require a range of vitamins and minerals to maintain a healthy balance and keep us in good shape. Some of those – such as vitamin D and magnesium – have strong bonds and work together. Here is how vitamin D and Magnesium impact the body when taken together. 

What Is Vitamin D? 

Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin,” as the body generates it via exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun’s rays. It’s also found in a range of foods such as mushrooms, eggs, and fatty fish, but only in small amounts in others. Getting enough vitamin D is important for bone health as it helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, but it also has a role in maintaining overall health.

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