Prevent & treat osteoporosis, Ca malabsorption & deficiency conditions. Inadequate Ca intake can lead to osteoporosis, a disease where bones became fragile & brittle. Stooped posture & height reduction can result. Taken daily, it supplements the Ca obtained from the diet.
May enhance the cardiac effects of digitalis glycosides. May interfere w/ the absorption of tetracycline. Lower absorption w/ low protein diet. Depressed absorption w/ dietary phytates (nuts, legumes, grains & edible seeds) & oxalates (tea, green leafy vegetables).
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