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I am 29 yr old and and do lot of weight lifting . can i consume calcarea phos 12x instead of shelcal 500 mg as a calcium supplement?

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Neither: Best to obtain calcium from diet. Although calcium is important for muscle contraction, magnesium is essential for muscle relaxation. Excellent sources of dietary calcium contain both. Vit d3 increases the uptake of both. Sugar, salt, and fat decrease the uptake of minerals. Avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and junk food, getting a good night sleep and jump roping, the perfect exercise, all help.

Answered 2/7/2021

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Consuming calcium in supplement form differs entirely from using the homeopathic remedy calc phos 12x. It's also best to get your calcium from food as much as possible, but if you need extra calcium because of poor diet you can take your "shelcal 500mg." homeopathic remedies are made to affect your healing ; restorative system, an energy part of you -- rather than supply specific nutrients.

Answered 8/29/2018

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