Re: Re: Intake/calcium and protein

November 26, 2001

In a message dated 11/26/01 6:58:16 PM, duodenalswitch writes:

<< the only conflict i am aware of concerning when to take calcium is

not to take it with iron. there are some forms of iron and calcium

that it does not matter if you take them together. and since calcium

absorbs better when taken with a meal, i would think taking it with

the protein would not be a problem at all. maybe even more beneficial.

anyone else have any clue?

>>

MARY Y: I'm not sure about others, but I take my calcium citrate in the

evening (when it is best absorbed). My first dose is with food (my evening

meal - 2 pills). Then, I have the remaining two doses with my iron pills

(chromagen forte) in the late evening and early morning. The citrate and

iron do NOT bind but I think the rule of not taking calcium and iron together

applies to ALL OTHER forms of calcium....

I take my iron on an empty stomach (as well as the two doses of calcium) and

so far my levels have been fine.... I also wanted to take them when I wasn't

going to be consuming caffine/coffee... This way I can enjoy my coffee in the

late a.m. and stuff cause I know that caffine can reduce calcium absorption..

I like to take the majority of calcium at night b/c it's just so many pills

otherwise.... So, during the day I only take two with my morning and

afternoon meals (ADEK --- total of 3x day with meals and multi - twice a

day).

all the best,

lap ds with gallbladder removal

January 25, 2001

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC

10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu

preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45

now: 204 lbs (gained! Yikes)/size sweet 16/large-MEDIUM in normal people's

clothing

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