Re: New Citracal formula with added minerals

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In a message dated 11/12/02 2:42:35 AM Central Standard Time,

jmoseley@... writes:

<< Here's what 2 tablets contain, per their labeling (quantity, then RDA

percentage):

Calcium (as Ultradense calcium citrate): 500 mg 50%

Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) 250 IU 62%

Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 10 mg 500%

Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 80 mg 20%

Zinc (as zinc oxide) 10 mg 66%

Copper (as copper gluconate) 1 mg 50%

Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 1 mg 50%

Boron (as sodium borate) 1 mg (daily value not established) >>

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D3 is good (D2 isn't), but it's a bit hi: 200iu would be about right

this one would be OUT for me; I'm already way hi on my B6, go figure!

Mag is low; should be 250mg and mag citrate would probly be better absorbed

than mag oxide

the zinc won't be well absorbed either unless it's chelated (and oxide is one

of the LEAST absorbable compounds for most minerals, anywyay)

Can't comment on the other 3, altho the boron seems low to me; I take 3mg

daily, in addition to what's in my multi-vit's..............

Let us know if these make any diff's in the results of your labs, please.

Carol A