A 35-year-old member asked:
Do you know of other natural sources of calcium to prevent osteoporosis in the elderly ?
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Dr. Peter Ihleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 55 years experience
C below: To avoid osteoporosis, u need adequate ca, v-d, and lots of wt bearing exercise. Ca is ca take ur pick.
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Last updated Oct 15, 2013
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