Calcium benefit
Calcium requires adequate vitamin D in order to be absorbed by
the body. In the United States, the major food source of calcium
(milk) is fortified with vitamin D.
Review Date: 3/7/2009
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site
Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
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