I have a dairy allergy. I take calcium citrate mostly but need Tums sometimes and that is carbonate. Not as well absorbed.

I also take Vitamin D 2-3,000 units in Gummie form, including one per day that is Vitamin D3 andK2. I also take magnesium (and potassium in the form of low sodium V-8) but for heart and muscle cramps. Finally, unrelated to bones I believe, I take B complex and extra folate.

I take Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Vitamin K and Boron for bone development. I also monitor my diet so I know what I get from food. Then I add the amount of supplements that the food I eat does not supply. I have chosen to take the supplements individually instead of combined in one tablet. This is what works for me. We all have to make our own choices about medications and supplements that support bone health.

I started out by searching Amazon for ratings on bone supplements. However, that left me with too many questions. My comfort level lies in facts and I look for scientific research. One company I found I trust for research on supplements is called ConsumerLab.com. They primarily test for content, strength, purity and disintegration. In addition to their own testing they also summarize other research that has been done. Of the supplement brands they test they provide ratings of TOP PICKS, APPROVED and NOT APPROVED. Reasons are given for the different categories of ratings. I find them to be well researched and detailed in their recommendations. The only downside is that they do require a membership to access full reports. Currently their rates are: $3.96/ month for 2 years billed at $95 and $4.75/month for 1 year billed at $57.00. You can't buy just one month at a time.

They provide a significant amount of information. Should you decide to subscribe, I recommend reading through the extensive research they present in addition to their recommendations on individual products. The more facts I am given, the more comfortable I am with my decisions.

I wish you the best as you make choices for your optimal health.