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Calcium is a mineral your body needs for strong bones and teeth. Daily requirements range from around 800 mg (young children) to 1500 mg (older adults, teenagers, and postmenopausal women), and up to 2000 mg per day is safe for most people. Getting calcium through food is preferred; supplements are most useful for people over 50 when combined with vitamin D, though an increased risk of kidney stones should be factored into the decision.
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Dr. Mindy PelzPartly
“Minerals such as iodine, selenium, iron, copper, zinc, calcium and magnesium are essential for thyroid function, and a deficiency in these can cause thyroid disorders.”
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“Vitamin K2 transports calcium to the bones and ensures that calcium stays out of the arterial walls.”
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