Calcium breakdown test...try it to make sure it's breaking down..

Here's a simple test to try to make sure your calcium tablets are breaking down in your stomachs (for non RNY'ers) and our pouches...

Place one tablet in a cup of vinegar (dosn't matter what kind, it's acting as if it's stomach acid) and let it sit for 30 minutes...swirl around once in a while.

If the tablet has not dissolved or broken down at least 75% within 30 minutes, time to get a new brand, cause your stomach/pouch is not dissolving it and you're getting no absorption .

Here's a site with some good info on calcium. Osteoporosis, etc.

Paula

http://www.baptisteast.com/Services/Post-polio+clinic/Osteop orosis

great tip! thanks for sharing :)