DolomiteOriginally Published: April 28, 2000 - Last Updated / Reviewed On: November 15, 2011 |
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Alice,
Dolomite is a balanced source of calcium and magnesium. Why is it not commonly offered as a nutritional supplement?
--Just wondering
Dear Just wondering,
Dolomite is an extract from limestone and marble. Since it may contain the toxic elements mercury and lead, dolomite is not a recommended source for calcium and magnesium — other forms of these minerals are available that would be safer to take. See Calcium and Iron Maiden for more info about calcium supplements.
