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Dr. Thierry yezbek can i take those calcium pills those u gave me even if i am 16yo??
Apr 27, 2013

Dr. Thierry Yazbek Surgery
no of course you cannot take these pills or any treatment before seeing your doctor and before having some blood tests( calcium, phosphrus, vitamin d...)
about the vitamin D i will give you some facts:
1-Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in calcium homeostasis and bone health, it may also be associated with hypocalcemia, which may cause tetany or seizures
2-causes of VITAMIN D deficiency : children who are dark skinned and on vegetarian and unusual diets, use anticonvulsant or antiretroviral medications, or those with malabsorptive conditions. Additional risk factors include residence at higher latitudes, winter season, and other causes of low sun exposure.
3-recommendations for VITAMIN D intake — 600 International Units daily
Exposure to sunlight,. During the spring, summer, and fall, 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure
The primary natural (unfortified) dietary sources of vitamin D are oily fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines), cod liver oil, liver and organ meats, and egg yolk
some milk are labeled vitamin D-fortified .

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