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Gastritis patients should avoid dairy products but can they take calcium supplements? is that safe?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Calcium: supplements should always be taken with a glass of water and some food. The reason being Calcium may cause mild irritation id taken alone.

Answered 9/7/2016

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