Question:
Looking for chewable calcium
I would be interested in learning how people get their calcium in. I know that I am supposed to do calcium citrate. I got some Citrical Plus Magnesium, which seemed to have everything I need. That is, if I could stomach them. The pills are big so I broke them in half before taking them. They had me throwing up within 30 minutes. I am looking for a chewable and thought I would take advantage of the experience of those who have gone before me. Thanks in advance for your input. — Pamela C. (posted on July 1, 2001)
July 1, 2001
My doctor has me on Viactiv chews. They come in chocolate, orange cream and
caramel. They're very tasty with no after taste. I chew three a day, that
1500mg of calcium. You can get them at most Drug stores and Walmart. Good
luck....
— Billie M.
July 1, 2001
I take Citrical Calcium Citrate LiquidTabs, you drop them in water and they
dissolve. I buy them from Walmart, in my area most stores do not stock
them, so they order them for me...it cost about $5.00 per bottle with 30
pills, I take 2 per day..Hope this helps..
— s r B.
July 1, 2001
I've found some chewable calcium citrate at Cub Foods in the natural foods
department, My Doctor also told me calcium carbonate with Vitimin D is
something we can use, I found them at our target caltrate plus vitimin D
chewables, they taste great!
— [Anonymous]
July 1, 2001
Hi, Pamela: I know what you mean about the citrate pills -- they are
horse-sized! LOL I know that Twinlabs puts out a chewable calcium -- you
may want to do a search for their website or see if they have a chewable
citrate at a local nutrition store, etc. The Viactiv/TUMS/Caltrate are a
different form of calcium -- calcium carbonate. Many people do well with
these, but calcium citrate is supposed to be superior in terms of
absorption. My nutritionist recommended a liquid calcium, which I have
started. It is derived from oyster shell and is also supposed to be an
effective form of calcium that is easily absorbed for WLS patients. All
the best, (lap DS with gallbladder removal, January 25, 2001),
— Teresa N.
July 2, 2001
I have the same concerns about supplements. I also had a complete
hysterectomy so I have even more concerns about calcium.If you go to
Vitamin Shoppe's website, I found chewable calcium-magnesium-vit.D I also
fould a good chewable multi, chewable acidolphilus and chewable vitamin E.
Country Life and American Health brands. Good luck!
— Gail A.
July 2, 2001
Sorry. Vitamin Shoppe's website is WWW.vitaminshoppe.com
— Gail A.
July 6, 2001
I just take 3 TUMS a day, the ones with extra calcium. Helps with digestion
too!!!!
— llcornwell
July 6, 2001
Viactiv calcium chews are the way to go. Get them at Wal-Mart. All the
calcium you need in 2 good tasting "candies".
— Dave K.
August 26, 2001
Citrical Calcium Citrate LiquidTabs
according to what some say...these arent helpful after surgery.....any
comments?
— Jackiis
September 3, 2001
The best site for calcium, both chewable and powder is nevadanutrients.com
They ship to your home and there is no shipping charge.
— [Anonymous]
September 3, 2001
I also purchase my chewable calcium from Vitaminshoppe.com. They taste
like Sweet Tarts and have Vitamin D and magnesium. Including the shipping,
they were still cheapear than what I found in the stores in the Chicago
area or suburbs.
— Janelle H.
January 26, 2002
I take two viactive chews each day. They come in several flavors.
— chantelle P.
January 26, 2002
You are holding diligently to your search for calcium citrate, right?
Please read your labels carefully when you choose them. Viactiv & some
of the chewables make a fine candy, but do not go into the bones.
Carbonates can often make the blood work lok great, but do nothing for the
bones. Tums & oyster shell forms are not well absorbed by anyone,
really, but particularly not be RNY, or those without any stomach acid. The
Liquitabs are great, I think (although that's not what I use), but you
would need 3 to 4 PAIRS a day to get the basic 1500-2000mg calcium you'd
need. If you read your labels, you will find that most citrate products
require 2-3 units to equal 500mg (max dose potentially asborbed). As long
as you know what you are getting, you will be fine. Calcium citrate should
be formulated with 2 parts calcium citrate to 1 part magnesium and have
additional Vit D. Citracal is a reliable brand name, just read the serving
size to be safe with your doses.
— vitalady
August 19, 2003
I take Caltrate 600 Chewables, which you can pick up from Walmart. You can
chew it twice a day. Each dose is 600 milligrams. It has a great fruity
taste.
— tammiodom
August 19, 2003
I am still pre-op and have been reading labels like crazy......lol MOST of
the calcium is not made of what we need, especially the chewable ones, as
the previous poster said beware of viactiv (sp) and those because they
aren't worth your money since you won't absorb them.
— Saxbyd
August 19, 2003
Caltrate is not calcium citrate - it is calcium carbonate. Try the
Twinlab Chewable Calcium Citrate Wafers...JR
— John Rushton
April 28, 2004
My Dr. has me taking 2 Tums a day. They have 750 mg. of cal. per tablet and
they are tasty. They also have 2g sugar per serving (2 tabs). I was told
not to have anything with more than 2g of surgar a serving. Plus this will
aid in gas.
— teedegee
April 29, 2004
I take (2) Viactiv chewable calcium chews. I like the Carmel tasting one -
taste like the real thing. Maryjean 244/151 8-5-03
— Maryjean
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