A question about calcium tablets

[Grace]

Definitely take the calcium. I take 1200mg per day, in two divided doses. The body will only absorb so much at one time, so make sure you take the doses several hours apart.

I take plain calcium tabs with Vit D. I also take another 800mg of Vitamin D per day on the recommendation of my doctor.

5 years ago I had Osteopenia in my spine. Now it is reversed thanks to the extra calcium and doing weight-bearing exercises 5 days/week.

[beeniesmom]

Definitely take the calcium. I take 1200mg per day, in two divided doses. The body will only absorb so much at one time, so make sure you take the doses several hours apart.

Me too. That's what my dr. reccomended for the pregnancy.

[shepgirl]

I have been on Didro-Cal for the last ten years because of several fractures and bone density loss. The daily dosage is 1500mg so maybe over the counter stuff won't give you enough. Could your doctor recommend something? Even a pharmacist would be able to give you a pretty good answer to this.

[Queen of Poop]

I too am taking 1200 mg of calcium daily, per my doctor and ok'd by my nutritionist. I also take extra vitamin D as I was found severely deficient at my check up last year.