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Calcium and vitamin d supplements -- is there anything i should know before i take them?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Studies have shown a person shpould ha an intake of 1600mg calcium and 2000iu vit b. That is the to be reduced, the calciuim gy the # ca you get from other sources: milk, yougert, ice cream products etc.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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