Another calcium question
Yes. Because calcium blocks the absorption of iron. If you take them together, you will absorb the calcium but not the iron.
Unless it's a very small amount of calcium, like under 300 mg, which is why many multivitamins have both calcium and iron. They typically only have a very small amount of calcium, so you can still absorb that iron.
Unless it's a very small amount of calcium, like under 300 mg, which is why many multivitamins have both calcium and iron. They typically only have a very small amount of calcium, so you can still absorb that iron.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
As you know, I am all for checking everything! Plus I think it's good to understand the why of things. Not just that you should separate your calcium and iron but why. Knowing the why lets you make the best decisions for yourself.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
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