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What Is The Difference Between Calcium Medication And Calcium Supplements?

Hi could you please tell me the difference between calcium treatment medication as oppose to calcium supplements ( iam assuming one is for prevention of calcium deficiency related problems while the other is used to cure an ailment from calcium deficiency) ?
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Hi,

Treatment for calcium deficiency is categorized as a treatment whereas providing adequate levels of calcium for the daily metabolic requirement is called calcium supplementation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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What Is The Difference Between Calcium Medication And Calcium Supplements?

Hi, Treatment for calcium deficiency is categorized as a treatment whereas providing adequate levels of calcium for the daily metabolic requirement is called calcium supplementation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon