Question:
Another calcium question...

anyone using Nature's Science Calcium Citrate + magnesium + vit D (2 capsules /day calcium citrate 1000 mg, mag @ 500mg Vit D @ 400IU? Pls advise. thanks,    — Mary H. (posted on September 24, 2003)

September 24, 2003
Obviously, check with your doc about what to take, but a few notes on calcium: people can only absorb 500 mg of calcium at a time (WLS patients or not), so be sure to spread your 1000 mg out over two doses. Also, most health practitioners recommend 1200 to 1500 mg of calcium a day (again, WLS patient or not). It sounds like you're getting 1000 mg a day in supplements. If you're getting the other 200 to 500 mg a day through food, you might be OK, but if not (and considering malabsorption issues), you should talk with your doc about adding a third 500 mg. daily supplementation.
   — Vespa R.

September 25, 2003
I take them, which is a cal citrate 500, 350 mg, 200 D. HOWEVER, the label reads TWO capsules - 1000mg cal cit, 500mg mag, 400 IU D. Very confusing. I am now taking 4 pairs per day. I know the 500mg rule and am testing my own body to see if that rule applies to US. It's been a year, will have my dexascan shortly. Blood levels improved immediately, so an intersting theory. I'm not recommending it, only testing it.
   — vitalady