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Old Thu, Oct-09-08, 14:00
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Plan: No processed foods
Stats: 247.6/232.8/150 Female 5'5"
BF:yes
Progress: 15%
Location: Michigan
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Originally Posted by Hutchinson
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The important thing to understand is that Vitamin D3 status is the leading factor in calcium absorption. Without 80nmol/l of circulating 25(OH)D you cannot maximise calcium absorption and that also influences magnesium/potassium balance.


What dosage of D3 is good to take? I know some people take large amounts, but the stores tend to carry 400-2000 IU. As for magnesium, we do supplement that in a chelated capsule. Does taking elemental magnesium, like magnesium chloride provide the same benefit, or does it need to be chelated to provide the benefit (chelated is hard to find in the store). I don't think there's much chance of me getting hubby to use the foot bath too often!
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