Question: Can taking calcium help keep your bones strong? Answer: Yes. There is strong evidence that calcium helps build dense bones and prevents osteoporosis. Skim milk and yogurt are good sources of daily calcium. See also: Calcium in diet
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Reviewer Info: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 08/06/2007 |