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2018-02-23 09:01:32
Is it good to take supplements like calcium supplements?? Is there any side effects of it?? If it is good then which one should i take?? Should anyone one take supplements of all the necessary minerals as a supplement?? Or rely on the natural sources..
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There is no need to take artificial supplements if you consume nutritive food. Overdose of vitamins and minerals also has its own complications.

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