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.—
The Chicago Tribune
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If that happens, switching to calcium citrate or taking smaller doses throughout the day with meals may help reduce discomfort.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Also, keep in mind that this supplement’s phosphate form may not impact calcium levels as well as calcium citrate.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
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Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Also, keep in mind that this supplement’s phosphate form may not impact calcium levels as well as calcium citrate.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
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“Calcium citrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcium%20citrate. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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