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A member asked:
What are some good minerals and herbs to help a bone fusion after having surgery?
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Calcium / Vit D: Bone does not require any minerals or supplements to heal. However ultra sound ( exogen ) can help stimulate bone growth.
Answered 4/15/2016
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Also vit D: Optimize vit d level to >50 ng/ml.
Answered 3/30/2013
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Calcium magnesium +: Bone is made up of calcium and magnesium plus trace elements. Look at this webpage for a start. http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/minerals-promote-bone-regrowth-1066.html.
Answered 3/30/2013
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