What is the best form of calcium to take?
83308
Calcium carbonate is generally the least expensive and equally absorbed (this is what is in Tums) UNLESS you are on a medication that suppresses stomach acid production (like zantac, pepcid or prilosec).  Then you'll need calcium citrate.  You can take calcium citrate anyway, it's just a little more expensive.  Other types of calcium (such as lactate and gluconate) are not absorbed any better and have far less calcium per serving than carbonate or citrate.\n\nYou didn't ask, but you need to have adequate vitamin D to absorb calcium.  Vitamin D is actually a hormone your skin makes when it is exposed to sun light.  It is added to milk and is in most multi-vitamins and some calcium supps (like os-cal).
46468
Anything with calcium in it.\nMilk, Cheese, Ice Cream, Milk Chocolate
769137
Parathyroid hormone will act to increase your blood calcium levels. It will first go to the intestines to see if it can get calcium, next it will affect the kidneys to reclaim calcium and prevent it from being lost in urine, and finally it will take if from your bones. Taking it from bones is the last thing you want to happen as this will lead to osteoporosis.
284531
Got milk? Also, salmon, sardine or any other fish with the bone in, and green leafy vegetables. Try taking a vitamin, calcium with vitamin D.
213393
um no i take creatine and im perfectly fine consume more calcium
158907
Calcium and Phosphorus levels are regulated by calcitonin from the thyroid gland and parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid glands.  In a healthy individual, calcium and phosphorus have an inverse relationship, that means that when one goes up, the other goes down.  Serum calcium tends to decrease i people who have osteoporosis or inadequate intake of calcium.  Calcium needs Vitamin D to aid in absorption.  Eat foods high in calcium, or take supplements with both Vit D and Calcium. Calcium supplements should be taken 1-2 hrs after a meal to increase intestinal absorption.\nIs your low calcium-high phosphorus levels caused by an underlying condition, such as renal failure, Crohn's disease, or chronic inflammatory bowel disease?  Is it caused by improper functioning of the thyroid and parathyroid glands? If so, the underlying condition must be treated in order for the mineral balance to be restored, thus allowing more calcium to be absorbed.\nSee your Doctor, to treat the underlying problem, then add calcium and Vit D to your diet.
1156688
9.5 to 10 miligrams per decileter\nand the ionized calcium level in serum should go from 4.5 to 5.6 mg/dl actually this is the most important one because is tha calcium that actually  functions in your body
661217
•     Calcium\n•     Phosphorus\n•     Sodium\n•     Chlorine\n•     Potassium\n•     Magnesium\n•     Sulfur\n\nAre all macrominerals, so out of your choices, only Ca and Cl.
559690
YES,LOOKING AT A CARTON NOW , 1/2 gallon , serv. per container 8, Calcium is 30%.\nBut that is enriched soy milk, there are several different kinds, just read the container , but yes there is calcium.
564878
you need a HIGH CALCIUM DIET dear :)\n\nif taking supplements, it needs to have vitamin D with it so that the body can absorb the calcium. The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium.\n\nDo you have any parathyroid problems? (hyperparathyroidism)If so, you need to be taking Calcitrol. But your doctor would have told you this, so just look up foods that have high calcium and eat those!
617803
I had a total thyroidectomy and the parathyroids came out too (they were stuck to all the scar tissue on my thyroid from all my RAI treatments)  So..my body is totally dependent on calcium and vitamin D supplements.  I take 50 mcg Calcitriol (vit D) and 2000mg OsCal daily.  My levels are monitored every 3 mos but since having a baby, my body has changed quite a bit.  I've had 3 hypercalcemic crisis' since that time, all landing me in the ER and a nice 2 day hospital visit (10 days after birth of my daughter) with calcium levels of 16 each time (normal being 9) between having a baby, losing a lot of weight quickly (IBS) and being dehyrdated when ill I've had my share!  I'm seeing a really good endocrinologist who is supposedly the calcium expert and has run extensive testing on me.  If you live in the NY metro area, email me at mooseny35@yahoo.com and I will gladly provide you with his info.
321944
Calcium is essential in muscle contraction, oocyte activation, building strong bones and teeth, blood clotting, nerve impulse transmission, regulating heartbeat, and fluid balance within cells. In the U.S., between about 50% and 75% of adults do not get sufficient calcium in their diet. Adults need between 1,000 and 1,300 mg of calcium in their daily diet.
717358
Jeeze... OK, people... please realize that bones are connected to mammary glands, though the connection is not a direct one...  \n\nBones are made of mineralized proteins. That is, they have a loose structure made of proteins, which are like fibers (think of the protein as like rebar in concrete) around the protein (rebar) are placed minerals (cement) such as Calcium and Phosphate ions. When breast feeding, a woman needs calcium to be available to make milk, but obviously her body doesn't want to liberate all of her bones' calcium. Two hormones regulate calcium levels in the blood, Calcitonin and Parathormone. Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) increases blood levels of Ca, whereas calcitonin decreases blood levels of Ca. These hormones either stimulate bone cells to free Ca into the blood, or put it back into bone, respectively. When nursing, the mother is, of course, using some of her Ca reserves. It's important to note, though, that much of this is replaced by diet, and that there are hormonal checks in place to make sure Calcium depletion doesn't happen. So, no, a healthy woman with a good diet can nurse all she wants. Calcium supplements are not a bad idea, though.\n\nAlso, for God's sake, we don't produce Calcium! It's a mineral, and we have to get it from our diet.
706233
Calcium and vitamin D deficiencies. These nutrients can be supplemented however.
288856
My son had juvenile osteoporosis and he reversed it by taking 1,500 mgs of calcium a day.I don't know if taking calcium would help thin bones, but I'm sure it will strengthen them. Hope this helps.
371287
Taking calcium together with magnesium supplements are your best bet.  Magnesium aids in absorption.  Milk has calcium but unfortunately your body needs a lot of calcium to digest the high protein content in milk so milk actually makes you calcium deficient.
120645
Generally Calcium and Potassium for most people.  Depending on your age and your gender, the requirement for the above minerals can vary.  I'm going to just quote an averge here:  800mg of Calcium and 4700 mg of Potassium daily is the recommended intake.  A glass of milk or fortified drink (such as fortified OJ or fortified soy) contains ~300mg of calcium so u can do the math.  If you are eating at least 5 servings of fruits/veggies, you are likely to have sufficient potassium.  If not, banana and potato (with skin) are rich sources of potassium.\n\nHowever for some who are taking medications for a chronic condition, it may due to Calcium/Potasssium imbalance.  For instance, if you have hypertension and are taking medications, look at the name of the drug.  Many hypertensive drugs already contain potassium.  On the other hand, if you have acid reflux and are taking antacids, again look at your medications.  Tums, for instance, has calcium in it already.  So if you are taking meds and are suffering from cramps constantly, you may need to speak to your doctor to review your meds.\n\nTake Care.