Vitamin Question

[TerriP]

I'll ask my doctor this at my next visit, but I'm curious now...

I decided to add a calcium supplement to my vitamin because I'm over 30 now and I consume very little dairy. Do I take all three pills (multi vitamin and two calcium/vitamin D pills) at the same time, or spread them out? Does it even matter?

Anyone know?

 

[JessicaR]

http://www.nof.org/prevention/calcium2.htm

Calcium, whether from diet or supplements, is best absorbed when taken in amounts of 500 – 600 mg or less. Taking your calcium all at once, however, is better than not taking it at all. Try to get your calcium-rich foods and/or supplements in smaller amounts throughout the day, preferably with a meal. Most calcium supplements should be taken with food. Eating food produces stomach acid that helps your body to absorb calcium. Supplements of calcium citrate absorb well taken at any time.

I take calcium at dinner each night.

 

[TerriP]

http://www.nof.org/prevention/calcium2.htm

Calcium, whether from diet or supplements, is best absorbed when taken in amounts of 500 – 600 mg or less. Taking your calcium all at once, however, is better than not taking it at all. Try to get your calcium-rich foods and/or supplements in smaller amounts throughout the day, preferably with a meal. Most calcium supplements should be taken with food. Eating food produces stomach acid that helps your body to absorb calcium. Supplements of calcium citrate absorb well taken at any time.

I take calcium at dinner each night.

Thanks so much for that link...that's just what I wanted to know!