Question:
Is there a chewable calcuim citrate?
On the advise of my surgeon and my nutritionist, I have been taking chewable calcium carbonate twice a day. I know from this site that we need calcium citrate not carbonate. Does anyone take a chewable citrate since they are so darn big? What is the name of them if there is one? Thanks. Theresa — TAD B. (posted on April 30, 2003)
April 30, 2003
Twin Tabs makes one--they don't taste the greatest tho.
— barbara A.
April 30, 2003
I take a capsule. I can swallow it, but others prefer to open & dump it
into their drink. I also use a powdered calcium that I can add to my
protein shake easily. Both are citrate
— vitalady
April 30, 2003
It's Twinlab that makes the Chewable Calcium Citrate Wafers and I think
that they taste good - just like a sweet tart...JR
— John Rushton
April 30, 2003
Chewable, mint flavored, not too bad:
http://bariatricadvantage.com/products.htm
— jen41766
April 30, 2003
I"m using one from GNC that is calcium carbonate AND tri-CALCIUM AND
CALCIUM CITRATE .they are wafers but they taste gret cherry flavor. $10. a
bottle of 90
— Sharon F.
April 30, 2003
My husband (we had surgery together) was not taking his calcium. He said
he choked on the big pills. I bought a can of powdered calcium citrate
from Vitalady and now he mixes it in a little water and drinks it down. We
tried it in his coffee, but it does not seem to disolve easilly and
remained on the bottom of the cup. But with a 1/2 inch of water, it goes
right down. Bt the way it is tasteless.
— faybay
April 30, 2003
Hi! Chewable Calcium Citrate w/Vitamin D is available at Vitamin Shoppe or
go to http://www.vitaminshoppe.com.
— yourdivaness
April 30, 2003
I take a liquid Calicum Citrate (with Magnesium and D)from "Liquid
Health" that I get online. It has an orange creamsicle flavor and I
add it to my protein drink. I like it alot!
— pam29922
May 1, 2003
I get the chewable calcium citrate from Twin Labs. I like them. I by them
from www.bodybest.com for $10.14 a bottle. If you spend $50, shipping is
free.
— Pat B.
May 2, 2003
I read something interesting below. Someone mentioned that they take it in
a capsule form?!?! One of the the big to-do's about calcium and what kind
to take is that the calcium carbonate doesn't dissolve well because of our
lack of digestive acids.....taking a capsule defeats the purpose of having
the more easily absorbed citrate because the capsule won't dissolve as well
without digestive juices either. I'd most definitely check with your
dietician about capsules before wasting precious time taking capsules that
very possibly are not doing anything for you since they aren't dissolving
or being broken down in time to get absorbed in to the body. Good luck to
you.
— Lynette B.
May 3, 2003
Hi All! I see quite a few of you put down the chewable calcium citrate
wafers from Twin Labs. I have found the best deal on them. The website is
www.vitacost.com. They are $7.25 for a bottle of 60 and shipping is $4.95
no matter how much you order. The other great thing is they have all kinds
of low carb items (if you are watching your carbs). Take care. Cheryl
— cdiss
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