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Playing Indoor Sports May Up Vitamin D Deficiency in Athletes

Lack of sun exposure can put athletes who play indoor games like basketball at a higher risk of developing vitamin D deficiency.

Playing Indoor Sports May Up Vitamin D Deficiency in Athletes

Playing Indoor Sports May Up Vitamin D Deficiency in Athletes

Get enough sunshine vitamin: Athletes who play indoor sports like basketball are more likely to develop vitamin D deficiency, reveals a new study.

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