Chas74 56 Posted February 29, 2020 Suggestions on the Calcium brand? The Bariatric Advantage brand is TOO HIGH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRT Mom 919 Posted February 29, 2020 I did a lot of searching to find a calcium citrate supplement and couldn't find one at a better price than Bariatric Advantage. If you order it on a auto delivery plan it's a bit less. There are a lot of supplements out there that are cheaper, but they are usually Calcium carbonate which is not absorbed as well as the citrate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chas74 56 Posted February 29, 2020 1 minute ago, JRT Mom said: Yea, I've noticed that. I see they have Patches now with great reviews I did a lot of searching to find a calcium citrate supplement and couldn't find one at a better price than Bariatric Advantage. If you order it on a auto delivery plan it's a bit less. There are a lot of supplements out there that are cheaper, but they are usually Calcium carbonate which is not absorbed as well as the citrate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRT Mom 919 Posted February 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, Chas74 said: Yea, I've noticed that. I see they have Patches now with great reviews Ha--the calcium chews are the only sweets I get to eat all day, so I actually enjoy them! Don't take away my candy fix with a patch--unless it's a chocolate one!😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessLess 1,163 Posted February 29, 2020 I was told to take Viactiv brand in my program. CVS has a house brand that's identical for $10.79 for 100 and 50% off a second container. I have a CVS card so I get 20% off that. So 200 are about $12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessLess 1,163 Posted February 29, 2020 Here's some information about the difference between Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate from Harvard Medical School. What form of calcium The calcium in supplements is found in combination with another substance, typically carbonate or citrate. Each has benefits and downsides. Calcium carbonate supplements tends to be the best value, because they contain the highest amount of elemental calcium (about 40% by weight). Because calcium carbonate requires stomach acid for absorption, it's best to take this product with food. Most people tolerate calcium carbonate well, but some people complain of mild Constipation or feeling bloated. Some well-known calcium carbonate products include Caltrate, Viactiv calcium chews, Os-Cal, and Tums. Calcium citrate supplements are absorbed more easily than calcium carbonate. They can be taken on an empty stomach and are more readily absorbed by people who take acid-reducing heartburn medications. But because calcium citrate is only 21% calcium, you may need to take more tablets to get your daily requirement. Calcium citrate products include Citracal and GNC Calcimate Plus 800. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,221 Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 34 minutes ago, JessLess said: I was told to take Viactiv brand in my program. CVS has a house brand that's identical for $10.79 for 100 and 50% off a second container. I have a CVS card so I get 20% off that. So 200 are about $12. Viactiv is Calcium carbonate, not calcium citrate. Although maybe that's OK for sleevers (???). RNY'ers are supposed to take calcium citrate because we don't absorb calcium carbonate. My clinic has both types of patients on the exact same regimen, but maybe citrate isn't as important for sleevers (??) Edited February 29, 2020 by catwoman7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,221 Posted February 29, 2020 if you're OK taking tablets, there's always generic brands of calcium citrate. Walgreens and CVS both have them - other places probably do as well. I do the Bariatric Advantage chews occasionally - but I also take tablets. I get the mini-tabs at CVS since the big ones are....big. another option is Upcal-D. It's a powder that I occasionally mix with yogurt (supposedly you can mix it with beverages, too, but it doesn't dissolve that well, so I quit doing it that way) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRT Mom 919 Posted February 29, 2020 6 minutes ago, catwoman7 said: Although maybe that's OK for sleevers (???). My old brain read this as "sleepovers" the first time I read this. Geez, you should live in my head. It's sooo much fun. 1 catwoman7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uomograsso 364 Posted February 29, 2020 I bought a 90 day supply off of this site. They had a 20% off coupon code and that brought the price down to about $80. Still quite a bit, but my grocery bill has dropped. Also my eating out expenses are now zero as well. So there are trade offs. Keep your eyes open for coupons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris77 1,539 Posted March 1, 2020 I use H-E-B store brand. Not expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaytissle55 180 Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) Walmart brand and they work for me!!!! Edited March 7, 2020 by jaytissle55 changing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chas74 56 Posted March 8, 2020 On 3/7/2020 at 6:56 AM, jaytissle55 said: Walmart brand and they work for me!!!! Does that have enough Calcium and Vitamin D in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaytissle55 180 Posted March 9, 2020 Yea, all my bloodwork has been great according to my doctor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
