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When to Skip the Milk

  • July 2, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Calcium is an important mineral for building strong bones and teeth. But if you take certain antibiotics, such as Cipro or tetracycline, calcium can cause your body to absorb less of the abtibiotic than it should, which makes the drug less effective.

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