Which Calcium Citrate?

[6kiddos 18]

I am trying to find a reasonably priced chewable calcium citrate. Any suggestions? I am supposed to take 1200-1800 mg/day.

[amylouwho 2]

I am trying to find a reasonably priced chewable calcium citrate. Any suggestions? I am supposed to take 1200-1800 mg/day.

I most definitely recommend Caltrate chewables in berry flavor, I just bought a bottle at Kroger, it is 600 mg plus Vitamin D. 90 tablets were $6.99, They taste like smarties candy. Should be available most anywhere.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Are you sure caltrate is calcium citrate not Calcium carbonate? I thought someone had said it's calcium carbonate.

[6kiddos 18]

I read the ingredients yesterday and it is NOT calcium citrate. Any other suggestions anyone? I need to get some ordered. I go in on Tuesday and until then I am taking my normal pill...but after I cannot do that.

Thanks!

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

I was going to say.. I never heard of chewable citrate. I believe that's what you use to make you go potty

I don't have any experience with it. Sorry, hopefully someone will be able to help you soon!

[Cleosan52 6]

It is a citrate that you need to take ( according to my NUT) I get the generic from Walmart. They are horse pills but I put two in 3 oz cold Water and desolve. Then I add 3 oz of G2 or Crystal lite to hide the taste. Then I tell myself to think of it as medicine and just do it, lol. I also count it as 6oz towards my water intake for that day. I take two in the morning and two in the evening (12 oz total) NUT said if any grainy stuff is at the bottom of the cup, don't drink it, just throw it away.

[amylouwho 2]

Are you sure caltrate is calcium citrate not Calcium carbonate? I thought someone had said it's calcium carbonate.

Oops! Yep, your right! That's what I get for not reading.........

[dizzylizzy 2]

It is a citrate that you need to take ( according to my NUT) I get the generic from Walmart. They are horse pills but I put two in 3 oz cold Water and desolve. Then I add 3 oz of G2 or Crystal lite to hide the take. Then I tell myself to think of it as medicine and just do it, lol. I also count it as 6oz towards my Water intake for that day. I take two in the morning and two in the evening (12 oz total) NUT said if any grainy stuff is at the bottom of the cup, don't drink it, just throw it away.

I am going to have to try that. I frist tried getting down the horse pills. No go. Then I cut it into thirds. It made me soo nauseas I thought I was gonna die. I had to go home from work cus I kept throwing up. I cna't think of any other way to get it down, so I will try your method. Cross your fingers..

[sleevesearch 14]

I went to Vitamin Cottage and bought chewable calcium citrate. Made by Rainbow Light, chocolate chewable, 3 wafers = 1000mg, I spread it out and eat one 3 x day. It was kinda pricey, but I do not want to cut up horse sized pills nor do the dissolving thing. BTW, Vitamin Cottage had several different brands of calicum citrate regular and chewable/dissolvable. (for those of you counting carbs, check the labels on chewables as some have sugars to make it palatable)

[M2G 1,836]

Great post 6...

I have found that calcium citrate (in chewable form) is much harder to find on the store shelves. Most of the "chewable" forms of Calcium are the carbonate. I am thinking of ordering from Bariatric Advantage online. I ordered a sample pack and most of the chewable calcium flavors were okay tasting.

However, my surgeon doesn't want us on calcium until we are 6 weeks out. So I guess I have time (will be 2 weeks out tomorrow) but need to get thinking on this. My surgeon also said don't worry about Vitamins the first couple of weeks, your body has enough stores to get you through. Anyone else get that advice?

[Cleosan52 6]

Great post 6...

I have found that Calcium citrate (in chewable form) is much harder to find on the store shelves. Most of the "chewable" forms of Calcium are the carbonate. I am thinking of ordering from Bariatric Advantage online. I ordered a sample pack and most of the chewable calcium flavors were okay tasting.

However, my surgeon doesn't want us on calcium until we are 6 weeks out. So I guess I have time (will be 2 weeks out tomorrow) but need to get thinking on this. My surgeon also said don't worry about Vitamins the first couple of weeks, your body has enough stores to get you through. Anyone else get that advice?

I was told to make sure I stay on top of the vits because when your deficient then it is harder to come back. Things that make you go hmmm? lol

[determined1 3]

I found a liquid calcium citrate called Wellesse with D, Walmart or walgreens carry it. about $7.00

http://www.wellesse.com/productdetail.asp?id=3

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

I buy chewable calcium citrate from vitacost.com

I also buy chocolate chews that are calcium citrate from Bariatric Advantage

[TX.Geek 1]

I am currently using a powder calcium citrate + d3 and I have to agree with those who don't really care for it. It is hard for me to get down. However, I just found a product at costco (I think they have it at Sam's too).

It isn't a chewable, but a liquid. It is called Reviva High Absorption calcium citrate liquid and is blueberry flavor (they also have a REALLY good liquid Multivitamin that is tropical flavored). Check out http://www.revivanutrition.com or head to your local costco, Sam's or other discount club.

I hope this helps!

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

I found a liquid calcium citrate called Wellesse with D, Walmart or walgreens carry it. about $7.00

http://www.wellesse....detail.asp?id=3

Funny I just read that! I just looked at this at the store and thought... can I take this?!?