Rickets
disease · Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases
Nutrients connected to Rickets
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- Vitamin DDeficiency link
Lack of vitamin D (or calcium) causes rickets in children, with soft bones and bowed legs. Treatment includes vitamin D and calcium, chosen by a doctor.
- CalciumDeficiency link
The NHS says too little calcium can lead to rickets (soft, weak bones) in children. Vitamin D also matters.
- PhosphorusDeficiency link
Low phosphate, often linked to vitamin D deficiency, is associated with rickets in children. Vitamin D deficiency is the usual named cause in the source.
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