Which calcium to take? - Osteoporosis Message Board

Panut · 07-10-2003, 09:05 AM

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis three years ago and have been taking Fosamax, 1 a week, ever since. I am also taking calcium suppliments and drinking / eating more dairy products. My question is this, what type of calcium supplement is best to take. There are so many types and forms. I can't help but wonder if any of it is really being absorbed by my body or just being flushed away? Also there is a big difference in price, I am willing to pay more if I know it is really better but I don't want to just throw money away. Thanks for your advice

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bjg · 07-10-2003, 09:39 AM

my gyn recommended os cal

peregrine · 07-10-2003, 09:55 AM

I like the liquid calcium I take by Innovative Natural. It is the only calcium that works for me as it is highly absorbable.

Panut · 07-10-2003, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the advice.

marciakeeney · 07-10-2003, 03:29 PM

You can do a test to see if your vitamins and calcium are absorbable. Put the pill in a little dish of white vinegar. If it isn't mostly dissolved in 30 mins, it's probably passing through your stomach fairly intact and is not doing you much good. I did this with all the vitamins I take and it was pretty interesting.

On a different note, you need vitamin D to absorb your calcium, so make sure you are getting enough orally and getting some sun several days a week. Also, magnesium and boron are important for bone building, so you should be getting some of that (some calcium products include these).

Good luck. The choices in calcium are truly overwhelming, aren't they!?