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What does everyone take for calcium or other supplements?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 25, 2023 | Replies (80)Comment receiving replies
Wondering what you mean by "citrate is the worst". It is much better absorbed than carbonate and gentler on the stomach as well. Calcium Hydroxyapatite seems to have a positive effect on bone (it is cow bone afterall) but with caveats. Studies indicate that it increases phosphate levels in the blood so if you are prone to kidney stones, it's something you might want to look into. I take some hydroxyapatite but minimize its usage and balance my intake with calcium citrate, supportive nutrient supplementation and highly nutritive foods (which is always your best bet).
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Hello,
I was once told by an endocrinologist that any form is the same and that I could choose one myself. But I was told by my PCP that the best form was the Hydroxyappetite. This Doctor was a DO. I trusted him as my experience with DO had always been very good.
At this time I am relying on getting calcium from fermented dairy and some foods that also offer calcium as it is my personal belief that the body is smarter than any doctor and will respond to foods more so than an isolated chemical as in pills. Like an orange as opposed to vitamin C in pill form there are other elements attached to that vitamin in the food that help our bodies to metabolize those nutrients. Mother knows best. ;o)