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My grandparents are 79 and 83 and i want to buy them some vitamins to strengthen their bones. what would you recommend?
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Waste of money: You will be wasting your money. People in that age group should undergo screening bone density studies. If they have osteoporosis then medications that treat this problem should be started. They should also have their vitamin d levels checked by their doctor and start supplements only if the levels are low. Studies now strongly suggest that calcium supplements do not help.
Answered 7/25/2013
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