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What are the benefits of calcium and vitamin d supplements?

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LOTS: Vit d helps enhance calcium absorption and both are needed for many biochemical reactions in the body including bone strength/health and heart function. Vit d has been found to prevent 16 forms of cancer, helps the immune system, prevents the flu, helps with heart health and gut health.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 12/17/2018

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