Posted by KaraS on November 21, 2004, at 0:56:06
In reply to Re: Calcium Citrate Malate » KaraS, posted by jujube on November 20, 2004, at 17:30:25
I've also read that the carbonate form doesn't get absorbed as well. I was just wondering if there were any special reason for combining citrate with malate as this brand below seems to suggest. I doubt it but I'm having a hard time finding calcium in a capsule that is in citrate form and isn't really expensive. I came across this particular brand but hadn't heard of it before. I think I'll probably just order calcium citrate powder. I haven't wanted to deal with the uncapsuled powder but it's probably the wisest way to go here.
Thanks for your help.
K> I'm not sure about calcium citrate malate, but what I have read about calcium citrate is that it is quite absorbable and maybe a particularly good choice for the eldery since elderly persons often have low levels of hydrochloric acid in their stomachs and calcium citrate requires little hydrochloric acid for absorption.
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> What I also have read is that of all the forms of calcium, calcium carbonate contains the greatest amount of elemental calcium (40 percent).
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> Tamara
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> > Any opinions on this form of calcium or this brand (Nutraceutical Sciences Institute)?
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> > NSI Calcium Citrate Malate
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> > "Description
> > Studies suggest that calcium citrate malate is the most bioavailable form of calcium. It is even more easily absorbed than the calcium obtained from dairy sources. This makes it a good choice for a growing number of people who cannot tolerate lactose or protein in dairy products."
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