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What can i take to have healthy bones?
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3 key factors needed: The 3 keys to health bones are calcium at 1500-1800 mgs. Per day, 600 i.U. Of vitamin d, and regular weight bearing exercises. Calcium is the basic building block of bone, vitamin d helps with calcium absorption and metabolism, and weight bearing exercises help deposit more bone to the areas that feel the stress of weight bearing.
Answered 1/19/2012
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