Anyone Take Coral Calcium?

[romantico]

Posted: 4/8/08 at 1:36pm

Has anyone here ever taken coral calcium? I've been hearing about it for a while now and am thinking about adding it to my daily vitamin regime.My question is, there are SO MANY to choose fro, which would you recommend? I hear calcium citrate is better to absorb than others but am curious if there are any brands or mgs to consider. Thanks!

[mejusthavingfun]

Posted: 4/8/08 at 1:54pm

You should talk to your doctor. Are you male? This is the last place I would go to seek medical advice. You can actually overdose on calcium and get something called hypercalcemia.

[romantico]

Posted: 4/8/08 at 2:00pm

I'm not really seeking medical advice. I don't have any problems that I am aware of, I'm just curious if anyone takes calcium as a daily vitamin?

[Juliash]

Posted: 4/8/08 at 7:46pm

Taking calcium really depends on what age you are, and you should definitely talk to your doctor.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 4/9/08 at 11:26am

If you take a multi-vitamin, you are probably getting sufficient calcium for a healthy adult. Too much calcium causes so many problems! If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Your doctor will let you know if there is any reason to need more.

[romantico]

Posted: 4/9/08 at 11:45am

I really don't each much dairy, thats why I thought it would be a good idea to take a calcium tablet.

[Mamie]

Posted: 4/9/08 at 12:43pm

My doctor wants me to take a daily calcium supplement but she didn't give me any recommendations.

I have RA and the meds I take for it have given me osteoporosis. I'm now taking Actonel weekly (prescribed by the same doctor) so the calcium will be in addition to this. This (I'm sure) makes my needs FAR different from yours!

[keen on kean]

Posted: 4/9/08 at 2:06pm

You can get calcium from other things, like green leafy vegetables! A lot of adults are lactose intolerant, and don't touch dairy at all. If you have osteoporosis, or are taking medications that can cause calcium loss, that is completely different, and you do need a supplement (and Vitamin D along with it).

Mamie, hit your doctor up for recommendations. You need to be taking it in the right form and dosage. And good luck - RA is tough, so keep fighting!

[Chloe8585]

Posted: 4/9/08 at 2:20pm

i didnt know that there was calcium in green leafy vegtables! im not a huge dairy fan (besides ice cream, ha) so im always scared im not getting enough calcium but that makes me feel alot better..

[TheHumanTorch]

Posted: 4/9/08 at 3:57pm

if there is no serious health issue, i take tums everyday as a calcium supplement... plus it really helps in settling my stomach...