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How is calcium taken?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Experts state that calcium is best absorbed from the citrate malate form, or the type of calcium found in some juices, but they recommend calcium carbonate for the overall amount of calcium it offers and its affordability.

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