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Do Calcium Supplements Aid In The Absorption Of Vitamin?

Blood tests indicate that my vitamin D level is lower than normal and a calcium supplement was recommended to take with the vitamin D supplements to raise it. Does calcium aid in the absorption of vitamin? I am aware that vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium.
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Hi!
Welcome to HCM!
Brief answer: No! Your last statement is correct.
Calcium does not aid in the absorption of vitamin D..
Calcium absorption from the intestines is dependent upon dietary vitamin D not the vice versa.
I hope you are convinced now!
Regards!

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Do Calcium Supplements Aid In The Absorption Of Vitamin?

Hi! Welcome to HCM! Brief answer: No! Your last statement is correct. Calcium does not aid in the absorption of vitamin D.. Calcium absorption from the intestines is dependent upon dietary vitamin D not the vice versa. I hope you are convinced now! Regards!