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I have a little...ostepenia and low d. but calcium is 10.5. should i take multivitamin that has calcium?

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Vit D and Calcium: I would recommend supplementation with 1000 mg of calcium and 1000 IU of Vit D daily. The only potential harm with Calcium supplementation is slightly increased risk of kidney stones.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/29/2018

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