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Can we gain bone density with just supplements?
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My doctor told me from my DEXA scan that I have osteoporosis happening in my L4 of spine. All others are fine. I was asked to take calcium supplements with magnesium and vitamin K. My question is if I take calcium, will it not increase the levels of calcium in other bone areas where it does not need calcium? Will I end up with calcium excess in bones? I am in post menopausal stage.
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@jahnaviabhi I suggest you get calcium from food
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@jahnaviabhi This article may be helpful. There are others on-line if you search for "can calcium supplements cause excess calcium in bones".
This article says: "So, if you need roughly 1,000 mg of calcium a day, it’s easy to assume that consuming more can lead to high blood calcium levels. However, according to the National Institutes of Health, it’s completely safe for healthy adults to consume up to 2,500 mg of calcium daily (2,000 mg for those over 51). Why the gap? Too much calcium can be extremely dangerous (more on this soon). And your body knows it! So, it works hard to keep blood calcium levels in a very tight range. "
https://www.eatingwell.com/what-happens-when-you-take-too-much-calcium-8781219