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6 SUPPLEMENTS NOT TO TAKE

WHAT TO DO INSTEAD :  The right supplements can be game changing. Probiotics and digestive enzymes have a solid track record for digestive health, magnesium might help with constipation, and vitamin D may be very useful for people who can't get a lot of sun. But not all supplements are that great. 1. CALCIUM :  Why shouldn't take it : Calcium supplements aren't great for bone strength , don't effectively prevent or treat osteoporosis , and may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease. If they don't help and they might hurt, why would you take one. What to do instead : If you don't have any existing bone problems , the good news is that you can get all the calcium you need from food , and no , there's no dairy required. Dark green leafy vegetables are great for calcium with the exception of spinach , which doesn't provide the calcium is a bio available form . If you have a pre existing bone disease you may take prescribed calcium + magnesium which may be...