calcium carbonate vs calcium citrate

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Any idea if we can switch from calcium citrate to Calcium carbonate after 6 months? Carbonate is a heck of a lot cheaper, especially from costco. Maybe our bodies do not require the citrate any longer? Your thoughts?

[No game 14,437]

My thoughts are.... No!!

Hehehe... It think we need to stick to the citrate because of absorption issues that you would still have a year out and beyond

But don't worry I'm sure someone will come along soon and disagree with me

[No game 14,437]

Nothing?? Nada?? Well then...

Calciium in supplements are in the form of Calcium carbonate or calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate is inexpensive and more commonly available. Both forms are well absorbed HOWEVER patients with decreased stomach acid (i.e. after gastric sleeve surgery) will absorb calcium citrate more easily. These supplements contain different amounts of ELEMENTAL CALCIUM, which is the actual amount of calcium in the supplement. Calcium carbonate in supplements is only 40% ELEMENTAL CALCIUM. For example if a supplement contains 500 mg of calcium carbonate, only 200 mg is elemental. The other 300 mg is the carbonate ingredient. Calcium citrate is 21% ELEMENTAL CALCIUM but it is better absorbed than calcium carbonate and does not require acid for absorption.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Nothing?? Nada?? Well then...

Calciium in supplements are in the form of Calcium carbonate or calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate is inexpensive and more commonly available. Both forms are well absorbed HOWEVER patients with decreased stomach acid (i.e. after gastric sleeve surgery) will absorb calcium citrate more easily. These supplements contain different amounts of ELEMENTAL CALCIUM' date=' which is the actual amount of calcium in the supplement. Calcium carbonate in supplements is only 40% ELEMENTAL CALCIUM. For example if a supplement contains 500 mg of calcium carbonate, only 200 mg is elemental. The other 300 mg is the carbonate ingredient. Calcium citrate is 21% ELEMENTAL CALCIUM but it is better absorbed than calcium carbonate and does not require acid for absorption.[/quote']

I have been schooled!

[johnlatte 1,232]

Nothing?? Nada?? Well then...

Calciium in supplements are in the form of Calcium carbonate or calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate is inexpensive and more commonly available. Both forms are well absorbed HOWEVER patients with decreased stomach acid (i.e. after gastric sleeve surgery) will absorb calcium citrate more easily. These supplements contain different amounts of ELEMENTAL CALCIUM, which is the actual amount of calcium in the supplement. Calcium carbonate in supplements is only 40% ELEMENTAL CALCIUM. For example if a supplement contains 500 mg of calcium carbonate, only 200 mg is elemental. The other 300 mg is the carbonate ingredient. Calcium citrate is 21% ELEMENTAL CALCIUM but it is better absorbed than calcium carbonate and does not require acid for absorption.

nerd...

[mcwestfam 123]

From what I understand, as long as you are on a ppi then you need calcium citrate.< /p>

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Nothing?? Nada?? Well then...

Calciium in supplements are in the form of Calcium carbonate or calcium citrate. Calcium carbonate is inexpensive and more commonly available. Both forms are well absorbed HOWEVER patients with decreased stomach acid (i.e. after gastric sleeve surgery) will absorb calcium citrate more easily. These supplements contain different amounts of ELEMENTAL CALCIUM, which is the actual amount of calcium in the supplement. Calcium carbonate in supplements is only 40% ELEMENTAL CALCIUM. For example if a supplement contains 500 mg of calcium carbonate, only 200 mg is elemental. The other 300 mg is the carbonate ingredient. Calcium citrate is 21% ELEMENTAL CALCIUM but it is better absorbed than calcium carbonate and does not require acid for absorption.

That made my head hurt....but I think I learned something.

[Puja 148]

You should be fine with either one! This is another one of those things that is more important for bypass patients to be careful of.

[moregoodtimes 331]

You should be fine with either one! This is another one of those things that is more important for bypass patients to be careful of.

Did this info come from your doctor? Mine disagrees so it will be citrate for me forever.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Well, it would appear we have another gray area. I will stick with citrates, but man my wallet gets lighter after every order.

[Puja 148]

Did this info come from your doctor? Mine disagrees so it will be citrate for me forever.

Yup! It sure did!

[sleever10 109]

Well' date=' it would appear we have another gray area. I will stick with citrates, but man my wallet gets lighter after every order.[/quote']

Have you seen the Upcal packets on Amazon?

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Have you seen the Upcal packets on Amazon?

No, I have not heard of that. I will check out the product on Amazon. Do they taste good? The one thing that my BA Calcium citrates have going for them is that they have a great taste and I like chewing on them. Each bag is $18 though and I am buying a new one every 10 days.

[sleever10 109]

No' date=' I have not heard of that. I will check out the product on Amazon. Do they taste good? The one thing that my BA Calcium citrates have going for them is that they have a great taste and I like chewing on them. Each bag is 18 though and I am buying a new one every 10 days.[/quote']

I haven't tried them but want to. Some reviews say they are fabulous and some say that there are horrid.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I get my calcium citrate chews on auto ship from Bariatric Advantage. I eat 4 of them a day and it costs me 20.00 a month. I love them though. They taste like tootsie rolls and are a real treat. It's well worth the money to me.