March 20, 2010

About Calcium Supplements

The best time to consume calcium supplements depend on the type of calcium supplement is contained. 
Calcium supplements usually contain calcium carbonate or calcium citrate. Check the label to see what kind of calcium supplement that contains you will consume. 

Calcium carbonate should be taken with food. The reason, the acid released by the stomach when eating can increase the absorption of calcium carbonate. While calcium citrate can be taken at any time.




Calcium is more effectively absorbed if taken in doses of 500 mg or less. Therefore, if you have a supplemental dose of 1000 mg, split into two for the time consumed in intermittent. 
Calcium supplement products can interfere with absorption of some kinds of drugs, such as iron supplements, certain antibiotics, and some antihypertensive drugs. Therefore, avoid the consumption of calcium supplement product with these drugs.

1 comment:

  1. Lack of calcium may cause may problems in human body. Calcium is one of the most important and active nutrients required for the growth and development of our body. It is naturally found in our bones and teeth and is also needed by the blood to carry out various functions of the body including proper blood circulation and blood clotting.

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