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The NOF recommends 800-1,000 international units of vitamin D every day for people age 50 and older. Some people need more. You can find out if you are getting enough vitamin D by having a blood test for 25-hydroxyvitamin D. This is discussed in more detail at http://www.nof.org/prevention/vitaminD.htm (scroll down to "Lab Test to Check Your Vitamin D Level").
Regarding magnesium, most of us get an adequate amount in our diets. Dietary sources of magnesium that are especially good include beans, nuts, seeds, legumes and a variety of vegetables such as spinach, artichoke and okra. People who eat a healthy diet get an adequate amount of magnesium for their bones. If there are malabsorption problems, your healthcare provider should be able to provide guidelines for taking a magnesium supplement. Extra magnesium may also be helpful when calcium supplements cause constipation, since it has a mild laxative effect that may result in normal bowel function. There are products available that combine calcium and magnesium in a single pill that are useful when both need to be taken.View Thread


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