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A 21-year-old male asked:
I have been drinking a 600mg calcium supplement for two days now. does this help my bone heal faster or delays the healing process?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Philip Kernanswered
Endocrinology 45 years experience
Calcium: It will not help your bone heal faster. We all need calcium in our diets, women more so than men. If you don't get it from dairy, the supplement may be good for you long term.
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Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Calcium: Calcium supplements will not delay your bone healing process, but they will probably not speed it up much either if you're eating a healthy diet.
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Last updated Apr 16, 2016
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