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What is the role of calcium and vitamin D in treatment of anorexia nervosa-associated bone loss?

April 26, 2017anorexia bone calcium loss nervosa-associated treatment vitamin d

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What is the role of calcium and vitamin D in treatment of anorexia nervosa-associated bone loss?

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There is currently no published randomized controlled trial on the role of calcium and vitamin D in anorectic women. In the absence of clear evidence, however, most experts recommend 1000 mg to 1500 mg of elemental calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D daily for these patients.