Substitute calcium and vitamin D3: How to do it right

Description

This topic provides you with an update on calcium and vitamin D₃ Supplementation and practical tips for implementing advice in the pharmacy. This topic contains excerpts from the following Pharmabrain topics: Advice for osteoporosis patients and Nutrition for arthritis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. In these topics you will find further information on osteoporosis or nutrition.

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Learning objectives

After you have completed this topic...

• know the importance of calcium and vitamin D3 for bones
• you have learned how bone density measurements can be used sensibly in the pharmacy
• know what a bone-healthy diet looks like and the pros and cons of calcium and vitamin D supplementation
• you can advise your customers specifically on calcium and vitamin D3 substitution