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I am allergic to shellfish and need to take a calcium supplement. what kind of supplement is safe for me?
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Ca Supplementation: Virtually any calcium supplement will be safe. Your allergy to shellfish is to a protein in the muscle known as tropomyosin and if this is not usually an ingredient found in vitamin supplements.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Shellfish allergy: Calcium carbonate (tums) or Calcium Gluconate are safe, but read the bottle for any shellfish components. Or simply increase your dairy intake...Milk, cheeses, yogurt.
Answered 1/6/2016
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