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How much calcium to magnesium ratio should a 32 yr old male take? 1000mg calcium to 500mg magnesium a day? should you take them different times?

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2TO1SAME TIME IS OK: The ratio of 2to1 is just right.And you can take them at the same time and there is no reason why not.

Answered 2/27/2014

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