Making beneficial decisions at the chalkface of calcium supplementation

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Making beneficial decisions at the chalkface of calcium supplementation

By Fiona Kendall
Cheese, greens, nuts and small, soft-boned fish are good sources of calcium
Cheese, greens, nuts and small, soft-boned fish are good sources of calcium [Image: piotr malczyk on iStock.com]

Ongoing controversy surrounds the clinical use of calcium supplements. Dietitian Fiona Kendall explores some common questions about supplements across a range of conditions – from osteoporosis to hypoparathyroidism

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