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Eating Boiled and Ground Eggshells: Why It’s Not a Safe Calcium Source


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of milk = ~300 mg calcium)

Fortified plant milks: Soy, almond, oat milk (check labels)

Leafy greens: Kale, collard greens, bok choy

Canned fish with bones: Sardines, salmon (soft, edible bones)

Tofu (calcium-set): Check for “calcium sulfate” on ingredient list

Fortified orange juice

Calcium Supplements (If Needed)
Calcium citrate – Absorbed with or without food; good for people with low stomach acid

Calcium carbonate – Take with food for best absorption; less expensive

Look for third-party testing (USP, NSF, or ConsumerLab) for quality assurance

The Bottom Line
Eating boiled and ground eggshells is

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