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I have osteopenia taking calcium citrate vit d i have read that calcium supplements can cause hardening of arteries is it true?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Calcium alone can: go to the arteries and stiffen them. When co-factors such as Vitamin D, K, etc. are added it is guided to the bones where it belongs. Because of this, a lesser amount of calcium is needed in the supplement product. Peace and good health.

Answered 6/8/2015

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