May 2017
ConsumerLab's Dr. Tod Cooperman explains who needs calcium supplements, how to choose the best quality calcium, based on the report at https://tinyurl.com/y7fzweab. Covers the best type of calcium, dose, and form, and how to safely use calcium to avoid side-effects and drug interactions. Includes information about calcium citrate vs. calcium carbonate, calcium tablets, liquids, and gummies, and the importance of other ingredients (vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin K) when taking calcium to prevent osteoporosis.
See ConsumerLab.com's answers to popular questions about calcium:
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I have milk allergy and can't eat dairy. What's the best way for me to get calcium?
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Is it true that calcium citrate increases the absorption of aluminum?
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Can taking fish oil or calcium supplements increase my risk of prostate cancer? My doctor recommended that I stop taking them since I have an enlarged prostate. https://tinyurl.com/yd8jocwv
Is calcium hydroxyapatite really better than other forms of calcium?
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What are the benefits of calcium-d-glucarate? https://tinyurl.com/yclqantz
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