A member asked:

Age 65, vit d3 level 101 (100 is high at labcorp). calcium is 9.2 to 10 (normal). do i need to continue extra calcium for bones? prior ca patient

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No problem: Hi. That 25-hydroxyvitamin D level is no problem. If you're taking vitamin D supplements, you could cut the dose back, because I doesn't help more to have it that high, but it will do no harm. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium in the intestines, but it does not take the place of calcium. Reasonable total daily calcium intake (diet + any supplements) should be in the neighborhood of 1,500 mg

Answered 11/7/2014

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