sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Aug 16, 2015 19:43:28 GMT
I've heard about chews, etc. Some come with D-- is that recommended?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2015 20:59:24 GMT
(Honestly, I hate them all). My doctor put me on some a while ago and someone was "saving money" and bought the 500 size at Costco? I took them for a week and then NO MORE! I can't handle the stomachache!
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Post by Lindarina on Aug 16, 2015 21:06:08 GMT
I prefer calcium fortified plantbased milk, like almond milk. I don't drink regular milk.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Aug 16, 2015 21:06:49 GMT
I take Caltrate D (either the brand or generic, depending on what's on sale when I run out) at my doctor's recommendation. I take one in the morning and one in the evening. I haven't had any stomach issues or other negative effects.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 16, 2015 21:10:16 GMT
I take the Kirkland (Costco) brand with D ~ one after lunch, one after dinner. Have never had a problem with my stomach.
ETA: I tried the chews from Costco but I found them getting stuck in my teeth and I think they are coated with sugar.
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sharlag
Drama Llama
I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
Posts: 6,580
Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Aug 16, 2015 22:53:13 GMT
I haven't been able to stomach my multi in the morning. At a nurse's suggestion, I've been taking them after supper with no stomach issues.
It sounds like most calcium supplements require 2 per day?
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 16, 2015 22:58:49 GMT
I don't take calcium, but to answer your original question, vitamin D helps with calcium absorption.
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Nink
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Post by Nink on Aug 17, 2015 4:25:55 GMT
I don't take calcium, but to answer your original question, vitamin D helps with calcium absorption. This. Main three things for bone health are calcium, vitamin D and weight bearing exercise. Also, your body can only absorb 500 mg of calcium at a time, so make sure to take a lower dose pill morning and night. Eta: I'm a bone density tech in case anyone should think I have an unnatural obsession with bone health. Lol |
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Post by SabrinaM on Aug 17, 2015 8:03:46 GMT
Not all calcium is the same. Calcium Citrate (Citracal) is going to be best absorbed by your body as it's most highly bio-available.
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keithurbanlovinpea
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Aug 17, 2015 13:33:19 GMT
I don't take calcium, but to answer your original question, vitamin D helps with calcium absorption. This. Main three things for bone health are calcium, vitamin D and weight bearing exercise. Also, your body can only absorb 500 mg of calcium at a time, so make sure to take a lower dose pill morning and night. Eta: I'm a bone density tech in case anyone should think I have an unnatural obsession with bone health. Lol Vitamin D is a must in my opinion. I have read that over 1,000 mg per day (including what you take in as food AND supplements) has been implicated in cardiovascular disease. I recommend Solgar Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D3 . |
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