Guest guest Posted August 7, 2002 Report Share Posted August 7, 2002 I need to take a calcium supplement per my neurosurgeon and per my bone density test results. I went onto my favorite vitamin website, Vitamin Cottage, and was looking at all the different forms of Ca available. There is Ca carbonate, Ca ascorbate, Ca citrate, Ca lactate, and chelated Ca. My question is this: what is the best form to take Ca? I need whatever is most absorbable and least stressful on the gut. I know that Mg should be taken with Ca for maximum absorption, so I plan to get a supplement with this. Also, what is the recommended daily dose of each? Someone told me that 1300mg Ca is recommended, but since osteoporosis has been confirmed, I probably need at least 1500mg. Then one vitamin place said that 3000mg was recommended. I don't want to take too much, as we all know that too much is not always better. But I want to and need to ensure that I'm getting enough, and I'm not too crazy about taking a zillion pills a day. Someone please help me. I am frantic trying to find the "right" supplement because I'm so mortified that I actually have osteoporosis at the age of 32, and so fearful that my fusion may completely fail if I don't start getting adequate amts of Ca in my bones. I also will not take any supplement that contains silica or anything related to silicone in the filler, so ingredients will also play into my decision. HELP!!!!! e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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