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The document discusses calcium and vitamin D supplementation for osteoporotic patients. It notes that osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass and fragility. Maintaining adequate calcium and vitamin D intake through diet and supplements is important for bone health since calcium strengthens bone and vitamin D enhances calcium absorption. The document recommends 1200 mg of calcium and 800 IU of vitamin D daily for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis to reduce fracture risk, and 1000 mg calcium and 6

Author
Julfikar Sudirjo
Language
EN