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10-22-2011 08:00 AM
I stopped taking my Oyster Shell Vit. D for the Citracal +D + Bone Density Builder. My last bone density test was not good and shows a decline in my left hip. Having broken my right hip in Feb 2011, I want to protect my bones as much as possible.
Does anyone know if this vit is better than the oyster shell vit D? I heard that Citracal + D absorbs better than the Oyster Shell Vit D. I had been taking the OS long before my last bone density test and there was no improvement. My Doctor wanted to put me on Fosomac (SP) and I refused to take it on recommendations of my hip surgeon who said no to Fosomac (SP).
What are your opinions of Citracal + D? Thanks in advance.
05-15-2015 12:31 AM
05-15-2015 12:45 AM
Yes, Citrical + D3 + Magnesium is what I take. Calcium Citrate is the most absorbable form of calcium. You need the D3 to absorb the calcium and you need to take the D3 with food that contains some fat, to absorb that. So, take your Citracal with milk (not nonfat) or something that has some fat.
Is that clear as mud?
05-15-2015 12:48 AM
On 1/3/2012 mideria said:Has anyone tried the Citracal +D, slow release tablets? 1200mg of calcium. Take once a day. Found it at Walmart. It's still a big pill but at least I only have to remember to take it once a day.
You can take the slow release, but you can not cut the pill in half, like some are talking about with the large calcium pills.
05-15-2015 01:58 AM
05-15-2015 08:42 AM
On 1/5/2012 Winamac said:On 1/3/2012 Amphitrite said:They sell pill cutters at the drugstore, you can get one of those and cut them in two if you can't swallow the whole pill.
or take them with applesauce on a spoon.
05-15-2015 08:54 AM
On 10/25/2011 CDN2 said:In my experience, FOSAMAX is the only drug that builds better bone density.
There are others in the same category, but FOSAMAX is what I took and saw concrete results through the years.
I take plain calcium too, but that isn't enough on it's own. I use chewables, 500 mg.
not true Prolia can increase Bone Mineral Density in Verterbrae, Hip etc.
05-15-2015 09:39 AM
You could add 10 to 15 min a day outside in the natural sunlight and get your vit D the way nature intended for us to get it. If I had a doctor telling me I was low on vit d I would absolutely get myself outside for those few min every day and see if it made a difference.Take a walk, good for you on many levels.
05-17-2015 11:28 PM
If you can I would also suggest heavy weight lifting. There was a study done on two female powerlifters who lifted heavy for a few decades... and their bone density was wayyy higher than females in their early 20's. I highly recommend barbell training (just Google Starting Strength and try to find one in your area. Most gym trainers are not knowledgeable when it comes to heavy strength training).
Here's part of the article
05-18-2015 02:27 PM
ITA about weightlifting. It works well for me.
Every time I complain to my trainer, he reminds me how important it is to stay active and work hard to keep your bones strong.
I really didn't start until I was about 50 years old...you are NEVER too old to get started!
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