What is the best calcium tablet to take?
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You are right there are many different calcium supplements on the market. It can be confusing. Here are some things to look for: \n1) Look for bioavailable sources of calcium (i.e. calcium  carbonate and calcium citrate). \n2) Vitamin D is extremely important for absorption. \n3) Don't settle for calcium alone - look for other bone-building nutrients in the supplement, with magnesium the most important. Trace minerals like manganese, copper and zine can be important as well.\n4) Avoid high doses. Any single dose should not exceed 500mg of calcium as the body cannot effectively deal with more at any one time. \n5) Find a tablet that is designed to physically break down in the body. This has been a problem with some calcium supplements.\n6) Look for supplements only from credible companies that do good scientific research and clinical testing. Not all supplements are made the same.\nMy wife and I use OsteoMatrix, as it is the best that we have found.
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calcium carbonate\n\nSubstituting the carbonic acid with any other organic acid will yield other forms of commerically available calcium tablet ingredients:\n\ncalcium citrate (from citric acid)\ncalcium lactate (from lactic acid)
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take a spoonful of liquid calcium with magnesium every night before bed. It will help you relax, you will sleep sound, and wake up refreshed.
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You can only use for max 2 years as it does cause bone loss.  I advise taking calcium suppliments at least 1500 mg daily to help counteract that.  If you're young, under 25, and active, you should be fine using this product for 2 years and able to restore the bone mass.  It will also either cause spotty bleeding or eliminate periods all together.  Weight gain is also an issue as you'll want to eat everything! lol Sad thing is, when you take birth control... it makes you not want to do the very act that you're taking it for.  heh  figures right?\n\nSide note:  I did not experience the headaches or cramps, actually they went away for me
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Calcium is very important for your bones, and muscles. Especially because you are a female! Women are more prone to get osteoporosis from lack of calcium (among other reasons). Other places you could get it from ice cream, cheese, or yogurt. Have you tried flavoring milk? Other less obvious foods high in calcium are broccoli, cabbage, salmon, or sardines. Also many foods and beverages are fortified with calcium and vitamin d such as juices, breads, and cereals. I don't think it would hurt to take a calcium supplement, but you should ask a doctor.
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Calcium can be obatined from coral and oyster shell, as well as (I think) the calcium that comes from the earth.  Calcium contains animal derivatives in the sense that coral calcium  comes from coral which are the endoskeletons of coral; oyster shell calcium is derived from (big surprise) oyster shell and calcium generally is a skeletal product but can also be made by electrolyzing lime in mercury.  As to how the tablets are made, I believe the powdered calcium, along with such additives as carbonate, phosphorus or Vit. D, is put in molds, pressure is applied and, voila, tablets.
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Boniva, it's a once a month pill, and Vitamin D is good for women and osteoporosis!  Plus, you can get vitamin D from the sun, so enjoy some time outside along with proper medications, it's fun and it's free!
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(Host consciousness replies)\n\nAlfacalcidol is a D vitamin. There are many D vitamins so we can't say "just vitamin D". It is actually one of the compounds produced by the kidneys following consumption of any of the D vitamins. Because you take it ready made, it can therefore bypass this renal metabolism and is considered a good choice for patients with severe impairment of kidney function. (but is also commonly given to patients with perfectly normal kidneys!)\n\nI do not know what you mean by calcium gland.\n\nVitamin D (just about any) is commony given in combination with calcium. This is because the D vits increase the absorption of calcium from food. Ie you can correct a low calcium level by taking vitamin D. Better still, give vit D and calcium supplement together. \n\nIn UK we have Cacit D3 (spelling) which contains both 500mg calcium (as carbonate) and 440 IU colecalciferol (vit D2). This is a supplement used to correct low calcium levels, typically to reduce loss of calcium from bones in post-menopausal women.\n\nSorry, as to the rest, you must discuss with GP. It is clear you have some metabolic / electrolyte imbalance. It is being treated.  Without diagnosis impossible to comment.\n\nHope above of some use to you.
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What should you look for?\n"Choose a multi that has about 100 percent of the Daily Value [DV] of most of the essential vitamins and minerals," advises Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, professor of nutrition at Tufts University. But don't expect it to have 100 percent of the DV of calcium, because that amount is too large to fit into a multi. And be sure to note the amount of vitamin A. "Taking more than 100 percent of the DV may cause bone fractures in postmenopausal women and is linked to birth defects," says Helen Delichatsios, MD, instructor of nutrition at Harvard Medical School. "To play it safe, select a multi that has part or all of its vitamin A as safer beta-carotene."\n\nDo you need a special formula?\nA basic multi is all you need unless you fall into a group with special vitamin/mineral requirements. Women who are or are trying to become pregnant should choose a prenatal supplement because it has higher-than-normal amounts of folic acid, iron, zinc, and calcium--all critical to healthy births. Men and women over 50 benefit from a "seniors" formula that has extra vitamin D, vitamin B12, and calcium. But most older people don't have to watch the iron content of their multi as carefully as you might think. "The evidence that supplemental iron might be a heart disease risk factor in men and postmenopausal women is mixed," says JoAnn Manson, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "The small amount of iron [18 mg per day] from a standard multi is probably safe for most people." However, if you have hemochromatosis (iron overload), select an iron-free preparation.\n\nShould you choose all-natural, sugar-free, starch-free, or slow-release products?\nMany people prefer using products with all-natural ingredients or no sugar or starch. It's really a personal decision. But those terms don't mean the product is better absorbed. As for slow-release multis, Dr. Blumberg says there's not enough evidence that they offer any advantage to counter the extra cost.\n\nIs there any benefit from added lycopene and lutein?\nUnfortunately, the benefit is only minimal. Lycopene, lutein, and other carotenoids may help to lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. However, the amounts that are found in most multis are quite low, says Dr. Blumberg. Although every little bit helps, you still need to eat lots of fruits and veggies to get optimal intakes of these important compounds.\n\nWhat about the other extras such as enzymes, green algae, EGCG, amino acids, or herbs such as ginkgo?\n"Stick with the basics; your multi doesn't need bells and whistles," says James Dillard, MD, professor of medicine at Columbia University. Why? There are decades of research on vitamins and minerals, but not much data on these extras. As for herbs, it may seem convenient and economical to get herbs in your multi, but Dr. Blumberg says it's not a good idea. "Herbs are not nutrients; they are taken for very specific effects in the body." \n\nHis advice: "If you want to take an herb such as ginkgo, then buy a product that contains only that and in the proper dosage."
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Generally Calcium and Potassium for most people.  Depending on your age and your gender, the requirement for the above minerals can vary.  I'm going to just quote an averge here:  800mg of Calcium and 4700 mg of Potassium daily is the recommended intake.  A glass of milk or fortified drink (such as fortified OJ or fortified soy) contains ~300mg of calcium so u can do the math.  If you are eating at least 5 servings of fruits/veggies, you are likely to have sufficient potassium.  If not, banana and potato (with skin) are rich sources of potassium.\n\nHowever for some who are taking medications for a chronic condition, it may due to Calcium/Potasssium imbalance.  For instance, if you have hypertension and are taking medications, look at the name of the drug.  Many hypertensive drugs already contain potassium.  On the other hand, if you have acid reflux and are taking antacids, again look at your medications.  Tums, for instance, has calcium in it already.  So if you are taking meds and are suffering from cramps constantly, you may need to speak to your doctor to review your meds.\n\nTake Care.
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Gas Ex is good.  The chewable tablets has the stuff in it to help relieve gas and also acid.  \n\nLiquid Malox taste nasty but works quick. Relief is wonderful.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium
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The best mineral for a healthy heart is magnesium - it is given to heart attack patients and improves their survival rate several times over.  Magnesium helps keep the "electrical impulses" in your body in good shape - it keeps your muscles from twitching and that includes your heart muscle.  (meaning palpitations)\n\nGood for your heart, though not a vitamin/mineral is omega 3 fatty acids - what's found in canola oil (and flaxseed oil).  \n\nVitamin D - the kind you get from sitting in the sun (the supplemental kind you have to convert to active vitamin D inside your body) - it keeps your system calm and your heart relaxed.
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Calcium(II) Telluride\n\nCalcium ion Ca2+\nTelluride ion 2-\n\nFormula Weight 167.678 g/mol
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Not being a doctor or knowing what your disease is and just from reading about the drug...Could your doctor recommend Fosamax and/or calcium supplements?
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My husband has been told by the hospital that he must take calcium tablets for the rest of his life. He is only 46. I am told there are no side effects for the supplements. It is better than thinning bones!
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Anything with calcium in it.\nMilk, Cheese, Ice Cream, Milk Chocolate