Calcium Citrate Versus Carbonate

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I know calcium citrate absorbs better than Calcium carbonate, but is it really a big deal which one you take? I have both, but have been taking calcium carbonate for the last 2 months. I like the taste and consistency of the sugar free ones from costco. They are cheap too. These chews are pretty much where I get my daily calcium from(some from shakes also). I take 6 a day to satisfy NUT requirements.

[mcwestfam 123]

From what I understand, if you are taking a ppi for acid reduction then you need to be taking calcium citrate because it doesn't need the acid to absorb.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I am taking a daily PPI so I better switch to citrate.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

By the way, I had a bunch of labs done last week by PCP and they all came back with no issues. I suppose you need a special lab for checking Calcium levels. I will be having my 3 month checkup with the surgeon next week so they should be checking Vitamin and mineral levels at that time.

I also drink the daily espresso or coffee so hope the caffeine is not messing with my bones on top of taking the wrong calcium.

Can taking the wrong type of calcium mess with weight loss? The scale has been pretty frozen for a few weeks.