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I'm breastfeeding and i'm still eating prenatal vitamins. i don't drink milk, is it ok if i also take caltrate which has 600mg calcium + vitamin d3?
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Yes: also some vitamin K2 at 50 to 100 mcg will help you use the calcium better.
Answered 5/18/2016
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