Guest guest Posted May 19, 2001 Report Share Posted May 19, 2001 I'm looking for a calcium supplement for my 15 month old son, who is GFCF. I checked out Yummi Bears, and as far as calcium goes, they're worthless. Does anyone know what would be easy for him to take yet still be GFCF? I really like the gummi bear idea, if there are any out there that have a substancial amount of calcium. Thanks! __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2001 Report Share Posted May 19, 2001 Ho about Kirkmans calcium powder. You could add that to his food or drink or baked goods. I also like the calcium chewables from Nutrition Now --Rhino Calcium. taste good, and have vit. C. Calcium Supplement > I'm looking for a calcium supplement for my 15 month > old son, who is GFCF. I checked out Yummi Bears, and > as far as calcium goes, they're worthless. Does > anyone know what would be easy for him to take yet > still be GFCF? I really like the gummi bear idea, if > there are any out there that have a substancial amount > of calcium. Thanks! > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2001 Report Share Posted May 19, 2001 If you like the idea of gummys you can add calcium powder to a gummy bear recipe, I dont have mime on hand but I do remember it bieng simple. F Calcium Supplement > I'm looking for a calcium supplement for my 15 month > old son, who is GFCF. I checked out Yummi Bears, and > as far as calcium goes, they're worthless. Does > anyone know what would be easy for him to take yet > still be GFCF? I really like the gummi bear idea, if > there are any out there that have a substancial amount > of calcium. Thanks! > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2001 Report Share Posted May 21, 2001 Animal Parade makes a calcium supplement that is vanilla ice cream flavored and is gluten and casein free. My kids love it. Calcium Supplement > I'm looking for a calcium supplement for my 15 month > old son, who is GFCF. I checked out Yummi Bears, and > as far as calcium goes, they're worthless. Does > anyone know what would be easy for him to take yet > still be GFCF? I really like the gummi bear idea, if > there are any out there that have a substancial amount > of calcium. Thanks! > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2001 Report Share Posted May 21, 2001 Animal Parade makes a calcium supplement that is vanilla ice cream flavored and is gluten and casein free. My kids love it. Calcium Supplement > I'm looking for a calcium supplement for my 15 month > old son, who is GFCF. I checked out Yummi Bears, and > as far as calcium goes, they're worthless. Does > anyone know what would be easy for him to take yet > still be GFCF? I really like the gummi bear idea, if > there are any out there that have a substancial amount > of calcium. Thanks! > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2001 Report Share Posted June 5, 2001 We just have a thread on this on the autismdiet.com board. Besides the lead which is in many calcium supplements based on oyster shell, dolomite, and bone meal, be careful about calcium carbonate. Basically calcium from calcium carbonate is in a form that is hard for the body to absorb. Calcium carbonate also causes more adverse reactions than other forms (constipation, nausea, irritability, etc.). Calcium citrate and others are far better tolerated. I looked into this when we started Ca, and don't use anything as calcium carbonate, bone meal or dolomite.We use calcium ascorbate which is in buffered vitamin C. Since vit. C helps the stomach to heal and strengthen the immune system, I wanted to give my C anyway. The buffered form in non-acidic and tasteless. 1. The guidelines also say that doses of 500 mg or less or CA should be given at a time because the body won't absorb it any faster. 2. And know how much calcium is in the supplement (calcium carbonate is about 40% calcium). 3. Do not use bonemeal, oyster shell or dolomite as a source of calcium. The Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings that bonemeal and dolomite could be dangerous because these products may contain lead. 4. Vitamins D and K help keep calcium in the bones. Here are some links to the articles: http://www.findarticles.com/m3225/8_62/65864208/p1/article.jhtml This article says that a manufacturer can put in a higher concentration of Ca as carbonate (40%), but that this form is very insoluble in the body (about 2% is actually absorbed), and other forms are much better. " Although calcium carbonate has the highest concentration of calcium by weight, this form of calcium is relatively insoluble, especially at a neutral pH. In contrast, calcium citrate, although containing about half as much calcium by weight, is a more soluble form of calcium. " http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/ext_f & n/_timely/calcium.htm Calcium Supplements Compared http://www.healthcatchers.com/compare.html I just searched calcium supplements on the internet. The information was pretty consistent. We give calcium ascorbate (a vit. C/Ca form). . > Shari and all: > > If you look at my sons coat it is slightly ragged where he ate it.. UGH.. > I am following this thread , hopefully it will stop him from eating cloth.. > It is an every once in a while deal.. Not everday day thankfully.. Or else > he wouldn't have any clothing left to wear and I imagine it can't be too > helpful to his insides..... > So far responses to post indicate zinc might help ??? Anything else > that might help? > > kelly > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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