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calcium supplements

bargainsgirl — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:31:46 GMT

What calcium is best to take? I looked at Lessman but so very expensive. I usually use Nature's Way. Is calcium citrate preferred?

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RedTop — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:35:40 GMT

When a medical provider suggests a supplement like calcium, they are usually quite specific with their recommendation. This is one I would not take on my own without a test result and medical suggestion.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:33:20 GMT

I would ask my doctor about calcium supplementation and also the type to consume. Some people do better with certain types of calcium depending on their lifestyle, eating habits, medical conditions and medications.

Calcium supplementation and it's recommendations has changed over the years. It's a good idea to take another look at what it could mean for you if you take them. There are risks and then there is evidence that it doesn't help build bones or prevent fractures.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:25:49 GMT

I was told many years go by my gyno to take calcium. I take simple calcium carbonate along with Vit K2, Vit D3 and Magnesium. These 4 ingredients go together as a formula for taking clacium properly. Dont take more than 600 mg calcium at time, it wont all be absorbed if you take more.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:31:47 GMT

I can only say that I had a significant calcium and a vitamin d deficiency. I see an endocrinologist and he told be to take Citrical and only Citrical. I take 3 tablets a day. He said Citrical is easier on the stomach and absorbs better that any other calcium citrate he knows. Too much calcium can give you kidney stones.

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jackthebear — Wed, 11 May 2022 21:09:16 GMT

THese are pretty good

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FLgardener — Wed, 11 May 2022 21:19:58 GMT

My bones are really solid at 73. I drink cow milk, eat cheese, yogurt, oysters, sardines and other foods that contain calcium.

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Thats Me — Wed, 11 May 2022 23:16:44 GMT

I was diagnosed with osteopenia and told to supplement vitamin D and eat calcium-rich foods dairy, dark leafy greens, fish like sardines (I love them!)

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 12 May 2022 08:09:24 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
THese are pretty good

@jackthebear

Oh wow, I forgot about Adora! I used to get them many years ago. Where do you buy them these days?

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jackthebear — Thu, 12 May 2022 15:29:01 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@jackthebear wrote:
THese are pretty good

@jackthebear

Oh wow, I forgot about Adora! I used to get them many years ago. Where do you buy them these days?

I found them at whole foods they were on special so I tried them out. they satisfy my choc urge. I actually just stocked up when they were on sale again.

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jlkz — Thu, 12 May 2022 20:40:05 GMT

@bargainsgirl

At almost 78, I have the best Dexa scan readings of all my PCP's patients. I do not drink milk, eat yogurt or cheese.

I take Citracal 600mg...but only the Timed Release version as the regular will just be eliminated by the body after it uses what is needed. The timed version literally releases the supplement over time so more of it gets absorbed. I take the pill at night after a late dinner.

Reasonably priced....WalMart. Our BJ's doesn't carry the Timed Release version.

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Sooner — Thu, 12 May 2022 20:44:58 GMT

@Thats Me wrote:
I was diagnosed with osteopenia and told to supplement vitamin D and eat calcium-rich foods dairy, dark leafy greens, fish like sardines (I love them!)

@Thats Me Another sardine lover here! I got some once that were in curry now I can't find them, but sometimes shake some on if I remember. I find good ones on Amazon, many from the Mediterranean areas.

I think they are greatly enhanced too by Frank's Hot Sauce!

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Thats Me — Thu, 12 May 2022 23:08:52 GMT

@Sooner @Hi Sooner I like the Wild Planet ones and have bought from Amazon and Vitacost. Like all the varieties but I've never seen them with curry! Yum!

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LuvSoCal — Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:22 GMT

I, also, love sardines, and they are good for you. I buy the ones in glass jars at World Market. I cannot eat them in front of my SO as he thinks they're disgusting. I will usually have them for lunch with water crackers.

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mousiegirl — Fri, 13 May 2022 17:49:41 GMT

@bargainsgirl wrote:
What calcium is best to take? I looked at Lessman but so very expensive. I usually use Nature's Way. Is calcium citrate preferred?

@bargainsgirl You should first know what your calcium level is via a blood test. It may be normal, in which case you may not need to supplement.

If you are taking other supplements, be sure to count the calcium mgs. in them. Lessman puts calcium in practically every one of his supplements, and I, not realizing this, went merrily along, in addition to drinking three cups of nonfat milk daily in mugs of tea. My level went way up, so I went down to only one cup of milk a day, and some supplements I take every other day if they are high in calcium. My level is now almost normal.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 13 May 2022 20:24:32 GMT

My bottle of calcium carbonate is almost empty, I may be switching to coral calcium.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 14 May 2022 21:28:35 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
My bottle of calcium carbonate is almost empty, I may be switching to coral calcium.

Question .....

Which calcium is most easily absorbed by the body?

I recall reading years ago that people should never consume Tums as a calcium source because it isn't absorbed, at all. Then I later read that it has to be taken with food because it needs acid to dissolve and be absorbed. Taking Tums between meals is practically useless.

Personally, I think getting calcium from a variety of sources is the best way to go.