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Inorganic Chemicals > Calcium Compounds > Calcium, Dietary

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Calcium, Dietary  

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  • Calcium compounds used as food supplements or in food to supply the body with calcium. Dietary calcium is needed during growth for bone development and for maintenance of skeletal integrity later in life to prevent osteoporosis.

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  • Dietary Calcium

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