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How do i get calcium if i stop having dairy products?is almond milk a good replacement?does it really contain calcium as in milk?

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Calcium: Tums (calcium carbonate) is a good replacement. If you take two a day that should be sufficient.as for almond milk I am not knowledgeable

Answered 12/12/2014

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A member asked:

How do i get calcium if i stop having dairy products?is almond milk a good replacement?does it really contain calcium as in milk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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