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What iss generally considered better: drinking a glass of milk or taking a calcium supplement?
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SUPPLEMENT: Daily calcium requirement is between 1000 - 1200 mg. A cup of milk only provides 300 mg. You can easily find calcium supplements of 400, 500 and 600 mg and taking 2 a day will help you meet your requirements.
Answered 4/16/2016
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