A 46-year-old member asked:
if you have osteoporosis should you eat a lot of calcuim?
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Dr. David Geffner answered
Endocrinology 54 years experience
Yes: In your food. A mtaanlalysis of smaller studies suggests that too many calcium pills can increase your risk of a heart attack in women. There are many causes of osteoporosis in men as well as women. Have your doctor evaluate the reason for your osteoporosis and the various treatments available.
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Dr. Randy Baker answered
Holistic Medicine 40 years experience
Yes, but not enough: Eating calcium alone will not do much to help osteoporosis! you need to make sure to have adequate vit. D (most adults need about 5000 iu/day) & it is crucial to take vit k2 (1-45 mg/day) which insures the calcium you eat goes to your bones instead of your arteries. Magnesium is crucial & other nutrients help too- see http://www.Drdach.Com/wst_page6.Html & http://doctorklaper.Com/answers05.Html.
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