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Is one type of calcium supplement better than the other? why it taking vitamin d with calcium recommended? what about magnesium?

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Calcium: Milk is the best idea - 2% or lower - doesn't matter. There is some vitamin D available over the counter at low cost. Take 100 or 2000 units a day. Don't worry about magnesium unless a doctor has said your value is low.

Answered 9/23/2017

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