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Calcium and Vitamin D

Natural
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Time to effect

Months to years (prevention); no reversal of established osteoporosis alone

Effort level

low

Category

Natural

Typical approach

Supplement / herb

How it works

Calcium is the primary mineral in hydroxyapatite bone matrix. Vitamin D (as 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) is essential for intestinal calcium absorption and renal calcium reabsorption. Deficiency accelerates bone loss.

Recommended intakes: 1000–1300mg calcium/day (preferably from food) and 800–2000 IU vitamin D/day. High-dose calcium supplements (>500mg/day) without meals may increase cardiovascular risk. Food-first approach preferred.

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