Which calcium?

kops2da

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Posted 10/13/2009 5:45 PM (GMT 0)

I have been taking calcium citrate w/D. Some information I found suggests because I have IBS and UC that I should take calcium carbonate. Any experience here? Thanks.

ElaineNY

Mitzo

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Posted 10/13/2009 9:03 PM (GMT 0)

The carbonate is the one for guts.

LuckyGirl49

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Posted 10/14/2009 12:07 AM (GMT 0)

If this helps, I've been using Caltrate 600 + D. One tablet three times a day, before, during or just after a meal. Start out with a 1/2 tablet each meal the first day, then work up to a full tablet 3 times a day. Walgreens has the same pill carried under their brand. Don't take calcium + magnesium if you lean towards diarreha. LuckyGirl49

Mitzo

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Posted 10/15/2009 2:19 AM (GMT 0)

I use Caltrate too - for D and to slow bone loss, the last problem I 'd have expected as an active 52 year old guy. I attribute it to prednisone treatments over the years.

Marsky

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Posted 10/15/2009 11:33 AM (GMT 0)

Hey here's a related question.

Is chewable better for absorption and benefit, than pill form?

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