How can I get more calcium and vitamin D?

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  1. RealAge
     
    RealAge answered:
    Regardless of the skin cancer research, our bodies need calcium and vitamin D for multiple other reasons -- including bone and heart health. And most people don't get enough of it. So a daily supplement is a great way to stay on track. And here are two more ways to get a little extra calcium and vitamin D into your day:
    • Break it up. Your body can absorb only so much calcium at once, so divide the RealAge recommended dose (1,000–1,500 milligrams a day) into two or three doses.
    • Lose weight. A study found that women who lost 15 percent of their body weight could triple the vitamin D levels in their body.

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