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Please share an interesting fact about calcium supplements.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Goat’s: Goat’s milk contains 327 mg of calcium per cup versus 276 mg with cow’s milk. You chose.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

3: 3 high calcium dairy servings per day? Yes, the american dietetic association recommends it.

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Dr. Bettina Herbert answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Eating: Eating a can of sardines will give you 1/3 of your daily calcium needs.

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Dr. Bettina Herbert answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

1/4: 1/4 cup sesame seeds will give you over 30% of both daily magnesium and calcium requirements.

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Calcium: Calcium and vitamin d work together, so remember to take both!

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By: By the end of puberty, guys have about 30% more total body calcium than girls do.

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Our: Our bodies can only absorb 600 mg of calcium at a time which is why supplements are twice a day.

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They: They do not cause calcium oxalate kidney stones. They actually can prevent them.

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Dr. Scott J. Wolfson answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Calcium: Calcium carbonate is often used as a dietary calcium supplement. It is also chalk. Do not eat chalk.

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Dr. Steve Martinez answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

TUMs (calcium carbonate): Tums (calcium carbonate) are calcium supplements as well. Some people find these chewables easier to take.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: Myth: "no one ever needs them; you get enough naturally".

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Calcium: Calcium citrate can be taken with food or empty stomach. Calcium carbonate needs food!

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Check: Check kidney function before starting to use calcium supplements.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Vitamin: Vitamin d trumps calcium in importance for bone health! 2000iu/day of d3!

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Calcium: Myth: calcium supplement don't have risks. Fact: not all the effects of calcium supp. Are positive.

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Milk: Milk fat contains calcium paracaseinate high in calcium! especially buffalo milk.

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It: It's better to get ca in diet with 3 servings of dairy daily. Ca supplement can lead to hard arteries.

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Most: Most people know that dairy foods are rich in calcium; but so are green leafy vegetables.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ca: Ca & magnesium both are needed for proper muscle metabolism. Don't over dose & don't forget mg.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Recent: Recent data suggests men should back off of calcium supplements, noting higher cardiovascular mortality.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Polls: Pills or by food, you can get your daily requirements for ca. Read labels for ca content & caps 2 = need.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Non-flavored: Non-flavored greek yogurt is a good substitute for sour cream. More protein & calcium. Less fat!

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

A: A myth is: the more supplements, especially calcium, the better.

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Yogurt,: Yogurt, which ounce for ounce is an even better source of calcium than fluid milk.

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Americans: Americans seem to think that every health problem can be solved with a pill.

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Sometimes: Sometimes you don't need them. If you get enough calcium in your diet, you don't need a supplement!

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Canned: Canned salmon is loaded with calcium! the tall cans, with bones still in, are best.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The: The healthiest way to get calcium is 3 servings a day for adults and 5 a day for kids, of foods.

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Vitamin: Vitamin d is needed to transport calcium from the gut into the bloodstream. Vit d3 is the best type.

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Calcium: Calcium citrate will generally be absorbed better than most supplements.

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Dr. Ted King answered

Ounce: Ounce for ounce, yogurt is an even better source of calcium than fluid milk.

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Dr. Ted King answered

Calcium-fortified: Calcium-fortified orange juice, soy milk, rice milk, and tofu made with calcium are high in calcium.

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Dr. Ted King answered

Salmon: Salmon and sardines (but only if you eat the bones), almonds, kale, and broccoli are high in calcium.

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Before: Before you consider calcium supplements, be sure you understand how much calcium you need.

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

The: The world health organization's position is that only 500 mg of calcium is needed daily.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Calcium: Calcium requirements change depending on age. 1 to 3 years old daily requirement: 700mg.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Calcium: Calcium requirements change depending on age. 4 to 8 years old daily requirement: 1, 000 mg.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Calcium: Calcium requirements change depending on age. 9 to 18 years old daily requirement: 1, 300 mg.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Calcium: Calcium requirements change depending on age. 19 to 50 years old daily requirement: 1, 000 mg.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Calcium: Calcium requirements change depending on age. 51 to 70 years old daily requirement: 1, 200 mg.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Calcium: Calcium requirements change depending on age. Over 70 years old the daily requirement: 1, 200 mg.

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Take: Take calcium supplements in several small doses a couple of times a day, rather than all at once.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

1200: 1200 mg calcium carbonate daily has shown effectiveness in pms.

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For: For calcium get 3 servings of dairy daily, 8oz glass of milk or oj with calcium, cheese, yogurt.

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Dr. George Arcos answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Calcium: Calcium is absorbed by the body more completely in the malate form. Vit d levels need to be normal.

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A: A properly crafted diet will almost always provide adequate calcium.

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Egg: Egg white and milk are rich in calcium.

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Myth:: It's a myth that: men will not get osteoporosis and therefore they don't need calcium supplements.

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normal: Having normal levels of vitamin d-3 is important for calcium absorption.

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Myth:: Myth: you need calcium to prevent bone loss. Truth: it's hormones, vit. D, & exercise that prevents.

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Your: Your body's bone tissue is a storage reservoir for calcium.

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Calcium: Calcium rich foods other than dairy: dark green veggies (spinach, kale, collard greens).

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Washing: Washing a whole raw egg, then blending it whole into a homemade milkshake can increase your calcium.

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Myth:: Myth: calcium supplements permanently increase calcium levels in the blood.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Calcium: Calcium supplements are necessary in those under 30 years, eating less than 5 dairy servings a day.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Progressive: Progressive weight bearing exercises can improve bone quality and density.

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Different: Different calcium supplements have different absorption rates and different bioavailability.

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Multivitamins: Multivitamins and Tums (calcium carbonate) have tons of calcium. If you use those already you may not need supplements.

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Dr. David Kam answered

Drink: Drink fortified milk, eat a balanced diet and exercise will add calcium to you in a natural way!

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Green: Green leafy veg sea weeds have more bio available calcium than dairy or calcium carbonate gluconate.

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Dairy: Dairy products, active lifestyle and controlled sun exposure.

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There: There are chocoholics. Containing calcium supplements do not cause upset stomach as do some others.

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Dr. Brian Maloney answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Not: Not everyone needs it, if you do take vit d too.

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Dr. Ingeborg Dziedzic answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ca++: Ca++ is often combined with vitamin d, but vitamin d is usually poorly absorbed in these products.

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Dr. Ingeborg Dziedzic answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Calcium: Calcium by itself will make my bones strong, even if I do not exercise? Wrong! not true!

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Dr. Ingeborg Dziedzic answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Milk: Milk products contain calcium, so check your calcium serum levels before adding calcium supplements.

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Coral: Coral calcium can be contaminated with heavy metals and other ocean pollutants.

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Vit: Vit d helps calcium absorption but k2 tells it to go to the bones.

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

More: More is not better. Too much can harden arteries. Limit supplements to 500 mg daily if eating well.

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Dr. William Nall answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Dark: Dark greens. If you don't like them, then throw them in a blender with a handful of grapes & enjoy.

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You: You can strengthen your bones through the use of calcium and magnesium supplements.

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

'Calcium: 'calcium channel blocker' used to treat high blood pressure, does not cause calcium deficiency.

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

'Calcium: 'calcium channel blockers' used for treating high blood pressure do not cause low blood calcium.

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Daily: Daily consumption of milk can bolster your calcium intake.

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Egg: Egg white is rich source for calcium.

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not: Not only women, but men also need calcium and vitamin d3 supplements.

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Calcium: Calcium must be balanced with vitamin d3 and magnesium.

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Calcium: Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body necessary to keep bone strong.

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Orange: Orange juice with calcium. Yogurt.

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Excellent: Excellent adjunct to calcium/ vit d is daily weight - bearing exercise ( daily walking regimen!).

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calcium: Calcium won't get absorbed if there is also vitamin d deficiency.

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Most: Most calcium deficiency is not from lack of calcium in food, but due to incomplete absorption.

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Research: Research calcium supplements prior to use. Many kinds and the dosage should be monitored.

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Ignore: Recent studies show that vitamin d, for those who are exposed to little or no sun, helps bones.

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Ignore: Myth: it’s no big deal if you forget your calcium supplement. Fact: calcium is very essential!

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Dr. Teresa Iribarren answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Natural sources of calcium are dairy, dark green leafy vegetables, sardines, oj, grains, ; soybean.

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Ignore: Intake of food or drink containing fat is needed to absorb vit d, which is needed to absorb calcium.

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Ignore: Myth: supplements can replace the need for some foods. Fact: bodies need leafy veggies and more!

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Take your calcium supplement with a meal-- it is better absorbed that way.

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: It is also important to take vitamin d3 as it helps calcium absorption.

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Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Ignore: Yogurt, milk and many other fortified food are the excellent substitute to calcium supplements.

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Dr. Corinne Kauderer answered

Specializes in Wound care

Ignore: There are some ways to get extra calcium: eat yogurt, eat boned sardines, drink dairy and non dairy.

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Dr. Corinne Kauderer answered

Specializes in Wound care

Ignore: Many foods and milk contain calcium. Check the labels and read the calcium content.

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Ignore: Eggshells if cooked fully can be added to foods. Its free and crunchy! (avoid big pieces).

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ignore: I would consult a nutritionist who should evaluate your health history and your current diet.

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Dr. Denny Cho answered

Ignore: Nori - or seaweed, like the kind you might find in sushi, is supposed to have ca++.

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Ignore: Eat a diet full of green leafy vegetables and other foods high in calcium.

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Ignore: Vitamin d3 magnesium and strontium are the most important supplements for bone health ; preservation.

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Ignore: These supplements are worthwhile with vit d and regular exercise regimens. Keeping moving the body.

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Ignore: Calcium supplements can interfere with absorption of antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin and tetracycline.

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Ignore: Dietary sources are better than the calcium supplements.

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Ignore: More is not always better. Calcium overdosage on a chronic basis can cause serious harm.

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Calcium: Calcium supplements are associated with increased risk for prostate cancer in men.

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Ignore: Yogurt, milk, turnips, rubarb, calcium- fortified juice ; cerial. If you take calcium take w. Food.

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Ignore: Good calcium supplements involve vitamin d3 and magnesium.

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Ignore: Dairy products are a good source of calcium and they contain vitamin d to help absorb the calcium.

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: If you take calcium and vitamin d three together make sure to lower your calcium dose.

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Ignore: Your body can only absorb up to 500 or 600 mg of calcium at once, so spread out calcium pills.

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