Does hydroxyapatite supplement cause hydroxyapatite crystal disease?

Subject: Does hydroxyapatite supplement cause hydroxyapatite crystal disease?

Date: Mon Apr 7 23:05:42 2008
Posted by Sue
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Fosamax can cause fractures.  
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/358/12/1304

Calcium carbonate contributes to kidney stones if one has poor digestive 
function.

I wonder if taking hydroxyapatite supplement which is not bioavailable can 
cause hydroxyapatite crystal disease?

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