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There are a couple of things to consider when choosing a
calcium supplement. Elemental Calcium First always look at the label to read how much elemental calcium is in the supplement. This is the amount of usable calcium the supplement . Absorption is a big factor in choosing a supplement. Calcium citrate is absorbed very well by the body, especially as we age. Calcium carbonate, is the most popular and widely available souce, largely because it contains the most elemental, or actual, calcium. But, it is not the best choice for the mature woman. Oyster shell calcium has been under debate. Recently significant amounts of lead and aluminum have been found in one of the more popular forms of calcium, the calcium carbonate labeled "oyster shell" or "natural source". Calcium citrate does not contain these metals. Absorption of calcium is enhanced when calcium is taken over the course of the day. Try to space out the supplements and take with each meal. If you forget to take your supplement during the day, be sure to remember at night when bone loss is greatest. In the case of calcium supplements, names do count. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that you choose and stick with a name brand supplement. There is a way to test for the quality and dissolving time (this reflects how well it's absorbed) of your supplement: Drop one tablet into a cup of vinegar. If it takes more than 30 minutes to dissolve, you need a different supplement. Citracal  is a gas free calcium supplement :
). It is available as the calcium only and in a "bone density" form.
This includes 400 international units of vitamin D with the 650 mgs of calcium ( 2
tablets) calcium- all in one : ).Linda Ojeda's book Menopause Without Medicine is an excellent resource for managing both perimenopause and menopause naturally. She offers excellent suggestions for maintaining strong bones through diet, exercise, and life style changes.
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