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Is the calcium in fortified foods just as good as natural sources like dairy?

April 26, 2017calcium Dairy foods Fortified good natural sources

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Is the calcium in fortified foods just as good as natural sources like dairy?

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U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend 3 servings a day of low-fat or non-fat dairy because dairy is packed with healthy nutrients, not just calcium. Dairy also has potassium and vitamin D. Calcium-fortified foods may not have those other nutrients. Ideally, we should get calcium from natural sources such as dairy. When that is not possible, calcium-fortified foods and calcium supplements are acceptable.