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A member asked:
Is it ok to take calcium supplements when taking vit d 50,000 units/ week? calcium labs are normal. vit d level is 23 ng/ml.
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It ok : U'r goal Vit D is above 30, but ideal levels from studies done on African tribes show levels to be 40-60 are the optimal. I don't necessarily feel u need the 50,000units weekly currently, but instead D3 3000units daily. The reason this is important because Vit D helps calcium get into the body and therefore get into the bone to strengthen their structure. Also there is some evidence with lowering blood pressure , plus lowering the risk of breast cancer recurrence in patients who may have had breast cancer in the past.
Answered 6/15/2014
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Yes: Calcium will help prevent osteoporosis. Vitamin d levels can be from 20-100 depending on lab.
Answered 6/20/2014
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