the organic calcium is better for us, and unlike calcium carbonate, it does not cause constipation. Be sure to take K2 with your calcium because it causes the calcium to go where it needs to go and not to your arteries. Also take magnesium and D3.
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It's great that you're thinking carefully about your calcium intake — that kind of attention to your bone health really matters with osteoporosis!
The debate around calcium supplements is a common one. Here's what's generally understood:
- Calcium (from any source) combined with vitamin D is important for bone health and Show Full Answer
It's great that you're thinking carefully about your calcium intake — that kind of attention to your bone health really matters with osteoporosis!
The debate around calcium supplements is a common one. Here's what's generally understood:
- Calcium (from any source) combined with vitamin D is important for bone health and helps many osteoporosis medications work effectively
- Taking too much supplemental calcium can carry risks, including kidney stones
- Some research suggests that getting calcium from food sources may be preferable to supplements when possible
- Plant-based calcium sources like kale, tofu, chickpeas, sesame seeds, and fortified plant milks are excellent options
The honest truth is there's no one-size-fits-all answer here. As one MyOsteoTeam member put it, "There's so much conflicting information out there that I often come away from a research session with more questions than answers." The best move is to talk with your doctor before making any changes to your Caltrate D routine. They can check your current vitamin D and calcium levels, assess whether your supplement dose is right for you, and advise whether adding more food-based calcium sources makes sense for your specific situation.
Don't ditch the Caltrate D without that conversation first!
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