Hi, I’m looking to change my calcium carbonate supplements for calcium citrate ones. I’m finding this a mine field and really unsure which ones to take. How did you all make the decision of which ones to take? Any recommendations?
Thanks
Hi Cade, I chatted about calcium and advertised this on a different thread so may get in trouble for advertising but here goes: For my digestion Adcal (calcium carbonate) is like chalk that I find tough to absorb so I switched to a calcium citrate supplement 6 months ago and it’s so much kinder on the digestion. I found it on Amazon and the Ca is combined with Vit D3, K2, zinc and moringa.
Thanks, I’ll take a look at that. I’m finding calcium carbonate starting to play havoc with my digestion hence wanting to change.
I switched to algae-based calcium but I am equally open to calcium citrate. Because my diet is quite calcium rich, I take only one capsule daily (about 250-300mg, depending on the brand) to try and ensure a total intake of 1200mg. If I understand correctly, the body can only absorb about 500mg of calcium at a time, so the intake is best divided across the day. Certain foods and supplements can also interfere with absorption, which is worth checking out, as are the potential side effects of over-supplementation with calcium (some of them quite serious). I take vitamin D3 and K2 Mk-7 separately in spray form, which is reportedly better absorbed and prevents any digestive issues that might occur with other forms. But I am no expert. These are just choices I’ve made after looking into the subject.
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Thanks for this. Which algae based calcium have you switched to? I’m interested in taking vit D separately as I vary how many supplements I take in a day.
I get either Together Health calcium (i.e., not their bone aid version) or Higher Nature Icelandic seaweed calcium. I share you preference for taking certain supplements separately because the dosages in combined supplements do not necessarily coincide with what I want.
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Thanks for this. It’s not easy trying to navigate calcium supplements.
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It was recommended to me by my GP years ago to use a calcium supplement with Calcium Citrate in it - I use Solgar calcium citrate with Vit D3. I find I tolerate it well too. It’s not the cheapest but you can usually get deals at Holland & Barrett.
I have also started eating 7-8 prunes a day as I have heard that’s good for osteoporosis.
I started taking Vit K2 as well but I got headaches and seemed to affect my vision - so maybe I didn’t need it and stopped. Feel ok since I stopped.
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Me too Cade 1! Ive only just made the connection! Thanks for posting.
Incidentally I’ve just joined the ROS as a paying member and received their newsletter with a calcium/vit D supplement advertised that I will try.
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What are the fillers in this please as I don’t tolerate many?
Not sure if your question relates to my post Greenfingers but if you follow the Amazon link and zoom in on the last photo showwing the label the fillers are listed…I can’t pronounce them!
Oh wow we really are sharing the same journey! I have been in same dilemma so thanks for posting, I will read your replies with interest 