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Doctors can you tell me how often should i take a calcium supplement as a young male who does not drink milk daily?

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Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Daily: If you are not getting enough vitamin d from your diet you should take vit d3 supplement 1000mcg daily.

Answered 4/8/2013

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