Calcium supplements are recommended for many individuals. However, effectiveness

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Calcium supplements are recommended for many individuals. However, effectiveness of these supplements can vary based on factors like quantity consumed, intake of other foods and supplements, and time of day the supplement is taken. This section will address these factors. Choose the correct statement about calcium supplements View Available Hint(s) Calcium supplements should be taken at the same time as iron supplements to help with absorption of both minerals. Calcium supplements should be taken with meals high in calcium. All calcium supplements should be consumed in amounts of 500 mg or less per dose. Calcium supplements should be consumed with high-fiber foods like whole-wheat pasta.

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Because our body cannot absorb more calcium per day beyound 500-600 mg and rest will be excreted out in urine.

calcium should not be taken with high fibre diet as fibre bind with calcium and cannot be absorbed.

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