Calcium: What kind is best?

GoBucks

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Posted 5/2/2019 2:33 AM (GMT 0)

For those with bone metastasis and/or osteopenia your MO may prescribe calcium. Who knew there were so many different kinds? And who knew they make it with oyster shells too? Wondering who here has done some research and can express an opinion on which form is best.

mr bill

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Posted 5/2/2019 3:43 PM (GMT 0)

I have been told your system will only absorb 500mg at a time. So I split it up during the day. Calcium Carbonate should be taken with food. While Calcium Citrate with or without food.

Sr Sailor

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Posted 5/2/2019 11:28 PM (GMT 0)

I second what Mr Bill wrote. It's the calcium that matters. Ca carbonate is insoluble in water, but the stomach acid will release calcium ions. On the other hand, Ca citrate is soluble in water.
Of course, one also needs Vit D3 to 'build' bone, but not too much. Some tablets (like the Spring Valley ones I bought at Walmart) also contain Mg and Zn, but I don't know the scientific validity of that.

Nytngale

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Posted 5/3/2019 2:35 AM (GMT 0)

If you are taking a Proton Pump Inhibitor such as Nexium, you may wish to consider calcium citrate for better absorption due to the lower stomach acid content.

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