In this article we will be discussing a very common question: vitamin and calcium supplements.
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Calcium carbonate should be taken with food. Check the label to find out what kind of calcium the supplement contains. Calcium carbonate should be taken with food.
Stomach acid produced while eating helps your body absorb calcium carbonate. Calcium is best absorbed when it’s taken in smaller doses (typically less than 600 milligrams at one time). If you take 1,000 mg of calcium a day, split it into two or more doses over the day.
Calcium is best absorbed when it’s taken in smaller doses (typically less than 600 milligrams at one time). If you take 1,000 mg of calcium a day, split it into two or more doses over the day. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about possible interactions between calcium supplements and your medications.
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You should be able to get all the calcium you need from your daily diet.
Calcium: Good For Bones & Teeth
Calcium is probably best known for strengthening bones and teeth.
It’s also essential during the senior years, when bones start to break down faster than they can rebuild. Older bones become more brittle and easily fractured — a condition called osteoporosis. However, these benefits have yet to be confirmed in studies.
How Much Calcium Do You Need?
How much calcium you need depends on your age and gender.