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Could you please describe the effect of calcium in the diet on bone strength and bone density?

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Need calcium: Hi. You need adequate calcium to promote optimal bone health. If bone is not adequately mineralized (which requires calcium and phosphate), fracture risk increases. Bone density measurement reflects bone mineralization and indirectly reflects bone strength (but there are some striking disconnects between bone density and bone strength). By your age, menopause is looming. Get adequate calcium & D.

Dr Trivedi agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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