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Best Calcium Supplement?

Posted by SRKONA @trixie5141, Apr 22 7:20am

Which is the best type of calcium supplement? I've been taking calcium citrate (Citracal) which I understand is more easily absorbed than calcium carbonate (Caltrate). Most recently I've been hearing about calcium phosphate as an alternative. I like that it is available as a powder and may be less constipating than calcium citrate but it seems that is calcium phosphate is more for pets. Your thoughts?

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guinivere | @guinivere | Aug 17 8:08pm

I get mine very easily with daily Ensure Max Protein which has 650 mg calcium & thern add a at least a cup each of fortifued orange juice & fortified almond milk. I have always drunk milk & continuse to do so with 2% fortified

I am 86 & other than osteoporosis & COPD am in good health. I have run a cat rescue & rehome organization & currently have 9 cats in my house which I love. I also read tons of books!

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bude | @bude | Aug 18 9:04am

My understanding is that magnesium affects the absorption of the calcium.

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angelsboyd3 | @angelsboyd3 | Oct 30 10:52pm
In reply to @bunnymoon "Hello, You’ll find lots/better answers on this blog and on Mayo website but starting with calcium/vit..." + (show)
@bunnymoon

Hello,
You’ll find lots/better answers on this blog and on Mayo website but starting with calcium/vit D supplement, weight bearing exercise daily are starting points. Make sure other medicines you’re taking/medical conditions you have are thoughtfully and intelligently considered by your doctor(s). I regret not seeking out an endocrinologist specialized/focused on women’s health and osteoporosis.
Please take great care of yourself!

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Thank you for your advice; I was wondering if anyone used the supplement “Beyond Osteo” for bones?

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njx58 | @njx58 | Nov 5 10:27am

I've abandoned calcium supplements. A bowl of cereal, a glass of milk, and miscellaneous items gets me to 1000 pretty easily. I use supplements for D3, K2, and magnesium.

P.S. I use Skim Plus since it has zero fat. I know some people can't have dairy. There is a lactose-free version.

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lizzie12 | @lizzie12 | Nov 6 8:15am
In reply to @njx58 "I've abandoned calcium supplements. A bowl of cereal, a glass of milk, and miscellaneous items gets..." + (show)
@njx58

I've abandoned calcium supplements. A bowl of cereal, a glass of milk, and miscellaneous items gets me to 1000 pretty easily. I use supplements for D3, K2, and magnesium.

P.S. I use Skim Plus since it has zero fat. I know some people can't have dairy. There is a lactose-free version.

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FWIW- I do the same. I get 1200g of Calcium through diet-dairy, vegetables, some fortified foods and my multivitamin has 200mg. So far my Calcium levels have been good. And I take Vitamin D, Magnesium and K2. So far, so good.🤞

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joyceelaine | @joyceelaine | Nov 6 3:26pm
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@joyboudreau

The wellness manufacturer where I shop - a long relationship with them and amazing integrity in their R&D - discovered a mineral problem about a decade ago (it can be researched, was in the news) - in that minerals crystallize in the small intestine without some protective process. It’s too much to type here (you can ask me for the research), but the bottom line is they discovered a way to do a protection of the mineral molecules that copies how plants do it by God’s design. And it has two patents on it; to this date…another way has not happened.

It causes the minerals to be ten times more absorbent, according to that patent research.

I think I am a testimony of its effectiveness. Although I was bummed that I broke my hip last year…it was not a fragility break (missed the rung on a ladder with an 18 pound box that I hung on to because contents were breakable and I am 76). It was a clean break, only needed pins, graduated from everything early - even got kicked out of PT because I “didn’t need it anymore” and life carried on. All the medical people from the hospital to the end of the six weeks were amazed.

I am certain that better usable calcium played a part in that. And this whole ordeal of seeing there work has made me really skeptical about anything on the store shelf. They tested 250 name brand supplements in that research and all of them had this problem of crystallizing minerals AND turning into free radicals - destroying any anti oxidants around them. 🙁

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I’m not sure I’m following this. Do you take calcium supplements? Do you also take something else that protects your small intestine from the crystallization of the minerals?

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tilou | @tilou | Nov 7 7:37pm
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@guinivere

I get mine very easily with daily Ensure Max Protein which has 650 mg calcium & thern add a at least a cup each of fortifued orange juice & fortified almond milk. I have always drunk milk & continuse to do so with 2% fortified

I am 86 & other than osteoporosis & COPD am in good health. I have run a cat rescue & rehome organization & currently have 9 cats in my house which I love. I also read tons of books!

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Good for you guinivere, I also have Osteoporosis and COPD. The cats I am sure are helping a lot! There is nothing like animals to help you get older without complains! We are all mortals but life continues and can be changed to our desire the way we choose. Keep on your delightfull and healthfull lifetime.

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pesharko | @pesharko | Nov 18 5:53am

I take citracal, as recommended by my endocrinologist who specializes in osteoporosis.

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ritasue | @ritasue | Nov 18 8:22am
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@pesharko

I take citracal, as recommended by my endocrinologist who specializes in osteoporosis.

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Me too. No problems with this. Endocrinologist and pharmacist both recommended it.

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