The calcium and vitamin D supplement is used to treat or prevent the onset of osteoporosis and reduce the risk of fractures, especially in people with low blood calcium levels.
The calcium and vitamin D supplement can be purchased from pharmacies, health food stores or hypermarkets in tablet form, with various trade names such as Calcium D3, Calcium 500 mg D, Fixa-Cal, Caltrate 600 D or Os-Cal 500 D, for example.
- The calcium and vitamin D supplement is indicated for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
- Before and after menopause.
- Or during pregnancy or lactation.
- In addition.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplementation can be used to reduce the risk of fractures.
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The method of using calcium and vitamin D supplements is to take 1 to 2 tablets (500 to 1500 mg of calcium and 200 to 600 IU of vitamin D) during meals.
Side effects of calcium and vitamin D supplements include abdominal pain, gas, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, increased calcium levels in the blood and urine and vomiting.
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components, excess calcium in the blood, excessive removal of calcium from urine, sarcoidosis, renal failure or hyperparathyroidism.
The use of calcium and vitamin D supplements during pregnancy, lactation and in patients with kidney stones should be performed under medical supervision.
In addition to the supplement, certain calcium-rich foods such as almonds can also help increase blood calcium levels, prevent and treat osteoporosis.Discover the 5 health benefits of almonds.