calcium citrate
noun
: a white, odorless powder C12H10Ca3O14 used especially as a food additive and dietary supplement
Most calcium supplements are made with either calcium carbonate or calcium citrate.—
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It should be noted that while certain forms of calcium, like calcium citrate, can be taken with or without food, other forms, like calcium carbonate, should be taken with meals.1
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—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Therefore, calcium citrate may be preferred over calcium carbonate in people with low stomach acid levels.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Therefore, calcium citrate may be preferred over calcium carbonate in people with low stomach acid levels.
—Trang Tran, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Calcium citrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcium%20citrate. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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