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Is Chewable Tums an Acceptable Way to Get More Calcium?
Q. I take Tums as a calcium supplement, but should I be concerned that it hinders the absorption of calcium? A. No, you don’t have to worry. Tums is made from calcium carbonate, the same calcium source as in many other calcium supplements.

Ironing Out One of the Many Causes of Hair Loss in Women
Q. I’m a woman experiencing sudden hair loss. Could it be from low iron? A. Possibly. Though studies are scant, iron deficiency may be a much overlooked cause of hair loss in women.

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