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YOUR FAVORITE CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT?

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:34:58 GMT

In the past I've avoided the capsules that are hard as rocks .... I suspect absorption isn't great. I've taken the liquid gel caps, but heard there's a capsule that is finely powdered in gel caps. I've also seen gummy gels but they stick to my teeth.

I'd like to know what you think is best for you, easy on stomach, whatever is worth noting .... TIA!

Re: YOUR FAVORITE CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT?

willdob3 — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:47:05 GMT

@Tinkrbl44

After years of being told we must supplement calcium, current science says not to! Not only do calcium supplements not help, they can do harm. It was big news a while back. There were threads here on the subject and I’m sure an internet search would belting up lots of info.

I finally tossed an almost full bottle of calcium supplements over the weekend. I stopped taking them a long time ago but held on to them.

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PinkyPetunia — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:48:55 GMT

My doc told me to take calcium citrate as it is better absorbed. I buy the Kirkland Costco brand. It also contains Vitamin D. Yes it is a hard pill but it dissolves quickly in a cup of tepid water. I tried it.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:57:59 GMT

@willdob3 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44

After years of being told we must supplement calcium, current science says not to! Not only do calcium supplements not help, they can do harm. It was big news a while back. There were threads here on the subject and I’m sure an internet search would belting up lots of info.

I finally tossed an almost full bottle of calcium supplements over the weekend. I stopped taking them a long time ago but held on to them.

@willdob3

Not true.

The problem was taking Calcium without the proper amount of D3, Magnesium & K2 with it so it goes to the right places like your bones instead of your heart, arteries from what I understand.

Seems like nobody has the answer as to how much of each we should take? Plus it differs with our weight.

I took Andrew's for a while. My labs show my Calcium level is where it needs to be so I don't supplement it.

I take Andrew's CoQ10 & Essentail 1 which both have D3 in it, plus I use Magnesium Oil spray & his K2.

Re: YOUR FAVORITE CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT?

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:58:11 GMT

@willdob3 wrote:
@Tinkrbl44

After years of being told we must supplement calcium, current science says not to! Not only do calcium supplements not help, they can do harm. It was big news a while back. There were threads here on the subject and I’m sure an internet search would belting up lots of info.

I finally tossed an almost full bottle of calcium supplements over the weekend. I stopped taking them a long time ago but held on to them.

@willdob3

I haven't taken one in a while, and this weekend I broke a tooth, so I'm thinking maybe I should take a calcium a couple times a week, just because. I plan to discuss this with my PCP next visit.

I wonder what Andrew Lessman is saying about valcium these days. Hmm ... will have to check.

Re: YOUR FAVORITE CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT?

sidsmom — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:58:22 GMT

GREENS!!

PSA:

Calcium supplements don't work.

Milk is harmful.

Calcium is a mineral...that's why plants are the best source!

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:58:32 GMT

lots of greens...

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chrystaltree — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:00:03 GMT

My endocrinologist said Citrical and nothing else because Citrical absorbs easily in the stomach. Many calcium supplements don't.

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tansy — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:27:42 GMT

Right now, due to a recent thyroidectomy, my calcium levels are low so I am on an RX calcium and 2 Tums 2x daily. Otherwise, I don't take a calcium supplement because it's not good for the heart.

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ahoymate — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:38:10 GMT

Greens have very little calcium to meet daily requirement of 1200mg. 1 cup of kale = 101mg & kale is one of the higest in calcium of the greens.

If you value your bones, don't rely on greens. Stick with milk products or other dairy.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:42:50 GMT

My doctor also said Calcium Citrate which only comes in hard pills. They also don't have a coating on them to help them go down, so I couldn't swallow them Plus, since I'm already taking large quantities of Vit. D I didn't want a supplemet that also had D in it.

I take a powdered form of calcium citrate which has no vit. D or Magnesium in it. I add powdered Magnesium Glycinate and powdered K2 to it and put it in some sugar free pudding. I would put it in my morning yogurt, but I'm not supposed to have a calcium supplement within 4 hours of my thyroid med.

Really, the only way to know it is working is to have a bone scan. Calcium in your bloodwork doesn't indicate that it is getting in your bones and may actually indicate that it's not. 2 years ago my bone scan indicated osteopenia. I just had a new one done recently and it came out good. Since I am post-menopausal I have to assume it is the combo I am taking.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:43:17 GMT

I used to supplement calcium but read it could negatively affect the heart, BP, etc. so I stopped. I am living the keto life now so I get what I need from what I eat.

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catmama — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:45:46 GMT

I stopped taking calcium when the reports first came out regarding the need for it in older people. WIthin about a year my nails were in terrible shape, soft, cracking and brittle. I had never had an issue before. My dr and dermatologist both told me to start taking calcium again but to make sure to take with K2 and magnesium. The issue has cleared up. Use Andrew Lessman's calcium. I did use his Healthy Hair Skin and Nails for years, but had to stop that because the peach fuzz on my face got to be so thick I had to start shaving. Since I stopped that, the peach fuzz is under control.

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sidsmom — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:53:51 GMT

@ahoymate wrote:
Greens have very little calcium to meet daily requirement of 1200mg. 1 cup of kale = 101mg & kale is one of the higest in calcium of the greens.

If you value your bones, don't rely on greens. Stick with milk products or other dairy.

Humans needs for calcium is extremely low.

Those 'requirements' are usually mandated by the lobbies/industries.

Like no one has died from a protein deficiency, neither has one died

feom a calcium deficiency.

The reason the bones are 'weak' have nothing to do with calcium.
We're looking at the wrong source.

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ahoymate — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:01:12 GMT

sidsmom, are you an MD or do you have a Ph.D. in nutrition? I doubt it. Your bones need calcium, the requirement is 1200mg for women over 50. Go without and see how osteoporosis fits your lifestyle. You don't seem open to anything other than your opinion from the comments I've seen you post in the past.

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goldensrbest — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:08:28 GMT

My mom will be 84, she never drank milk ,did not like it, ate cheese ,sometimes, smoked for years, she has osteoporosis, pretty bad.

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Shelbelle — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:28:27 GMT

I like one that also contains Vit D3, Vit K and magnesium, GNC, Puritans and Vitamin World have them.

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sidsmom — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 19:30:45 GMT

@ahoymate wrote:
sidsmom, are you an MD or do you have a Ph.D. in nutrition? I doubt it. Your bones need calcium, the requirement is 1200mg for women over 50. Go without and see how osteoporosis fits your lifestyle. You don't seem open to anything other than your opinion from the comments I've seen you post in the past.

@ahoymate

Iceberg, are you a MD or do you have a PhD in nutrition

to tell me otherwise?

I doubt it.
Even if you DID, it still doesn't mean a thing.

Common sense is common sense.

Physiology 101=bones are made of living cells.

Blood vessels, proteins, vitamins, minerals....it's not just calcium.

Instead of worrying about getting calcium IN,

worry about having it leech OUT.

Coffee, meat, dairy...all acidic foods which cause high amount

calcium being expelled from the body.

I haven't taken a calcium supplement or drank milk in decades.

My calcium levels are optimum....due to my eating GREENS.

I'm active, lift weights..I don't have a thing to worry about.

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beckyb1012 — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:31:59 GMT

None, None and NONE again. My ob-gyn had me due supplements back in '83 while pregnant. When my son was 15 months off to the emergency room with a kidney stone I went. The most painful thing in the world and I was not even 23 years old yet. Never will I do calcium again.

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Shelbelle — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:35:40 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I used to supplement calcium but read it could negatively affect the heart, BP, etc. so I stopped. I am living the keto life now so I get what I need from what I eat.

That is why Vit K2 is needed with the calcium, it directs the calcium away from the heart.