Guest guest Posted February 24, 2001 Report Share Posted February 24, 2001 Hi , I am sending a messages that was on my Noecal support group list from a Nurse-Support person for 2 surgeons offices in our area. She runs a support group meeting for post op patients. Is this information acurate according to your understanding? I just want to know for my own information. Thanks Laurie 0800 Subject: Citracal I just browsed the Citracal calcium supplement website at www.citracal.com Very informative! Citracal is one of the calcium citrate supplement brands I recommend for the following reasons: * Calcium citrate doesn't require stomach acid for absorption like calcium carbonate does (found in TUMS and Viactiv, etc.) * After gastric bypass, you have very little acid production in your stomach pouch * Citracal comes in 200mg tablets, 315mg tablets with vitamin D, and 500mg Liquitabs which dissolve in water (no chewable available) * The website claims Citracal doesn't produce gas bloating or constipation like calcium carbonate products * Research has shown that taking 1000-1500mg of Citracal daily will help prevent osteoporosis (brittle bone disease) * Reduces the risk of certain types of kidney stone formation * Can be taken with or without food, twice a day * Available at most major drug stores By the way, I don't receive any commissions from Citracal! Make sure you divide your calcium dose into 500-600mg twice a day since you can't absorb 1000mg all at once. Also, don't take calcium at the same time you take iron or your daily multivitamin with iron or the calcium absorption will be impaired. Here's to strong bones for life! Take care, Anne Timberlake, RN, MPH, MS Surgical Nurse Specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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