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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The most commonly available forms are: calcium carbonate, calcium malate, calcium citrate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium lactate, and calcium gluconate.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
Depending on the form and preparation, research shows that calcium is absorbed 2-4 hours after consumption, and calcium carbonate powder is absorbed about 40 minutes more rapidly than calcium citrate tablets33.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
TheraCal Bone Health Supplement contains calcium citrate in combination with vitamin D3, vitamin K2, and magnesium.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
Most calcium supplements sold are either calcium carbonate or calcium citrate, and either one is reasonable in people who need calcium supplementation.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2022
Calcium carbonate is best absorbed with food, while calcium citrate is well absorbed with or without food.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2022
There are two main types of supplements, calcium carbonate and calcium citrate.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 28 Jan. 2022
Those with low levels of stomach acid (more common in people older than 50) absorb calcium citrate more easily than calcium carbonate.
—Lisa Drayer, CNN, 24 June 2020
Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
Depending on the form and preparation, research shows that calcium is absorbed 2-4 hours after consumption, and calcium carbonate powder is absorbed about 40 minutes more rapidly than calcium citrate tablets33.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
TheraCal Bone Health Supplement contains calcium citrate in combination with vitamin D3, vitamin K2, and magnesium.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
Most calcium supplements sold are either calcium carbonate or calcium citrate, and either one is reasonable in people who need calcium supplementation.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2022
Calcium carbonate is best absorbed with food, while calcium citrate is well absorbed with or without food.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2022
There are two main types of supplements, calcium carbonate and calcium citrate.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 28 Jan. 2022
Those with low levels of stomach acid (more common in people older than 50) absorb calcium citrate more easily than calcium carbonate.
—Lisa Drayer, CNN, 24 June 2020
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