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Should Women take Calcium supplements?

Clip: Season 16 Episode 1608 | 1m 36s

Do you need more Calcium in your diet? What's the best way to supplement your intake, and what are the non-dairy options? Susan Hecker, MD and Maranda Helland, RDN answer these questions on the Medical Myths episode of Health Matters. Watch online at https://www.pbs.org/video/medical-myths-kawpv6/

Aired: 04/18/19 | Rating: NR

Production funding provided by Providence Inland Northwest Washington

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