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What do you suggest if my father has kidney stone, but i want to buy calcium supplements for him?
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Biology!: Hi. How about you get the reason for the stone DIAGNOSED before you put your Dad on calcium supplements?! Some stone forming states are made WORSE by calcium supplementation! Some aren't, but don't risk your Dad's health! No rush on calcium supplements!
Answered 7/23/2014
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