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Bone Health Spotlight
The Importance of Vitamin D & Calcium
Vitamin D is essential for bone healing. It is obtained through sun exposure, diet, and supplementation. Dr. Federer generally recommends pairing vitamin D with calcium supplementation — specifically vitamin D3 at 1,000–2,000 IU per day (some patients may require 5,000 IU/day) and 1,000 mg of calcium per day.
Calcium Citrate (Citracol) is the form of calcium best absorbed by the body. Both vitamin D and calcium are available over the counter.
Lab testing: In the setting of osteopenia or slowly healing fractures, we may check your vitamin D levels. The goal is greater than 20 ng/mL for bone healing. Cumulative dosing — once a week or once a month — is acceptable.
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