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Grave's Lasy- Nutrition Question

Please excuse this dumb question. Would you consider calcium fortified food products something to be avoided within 4 hours of taking levothyroxine?
I noticed on the label on my orange juice claims 35% of the RDA for calcium.
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97628 tn?1204462033
Thank you. I'll save that kind of orange juice for lunch time :-)
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It is suggest to take calcium supplements and foods, at least 6 hours away from thyroid meds.
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97628 tn?1204462033
Also please excuse the typo, have been "foggier" than usual lately LOL
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