Lower Calorie Calcium option

[mon_jam74 31]

I've been using Bariatric Advantage Calcium Chews. I've been told that I need 1500 mg calcium/day (as a woman). Anyhow, each 250mg chew is 20 calories. That adds up to 120 calories per day. I would much rather be using those calories in food! Any suggestions on lower calorie calcium citrate options?

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Do you need a chewable? Because I think any chewable is going to have calories. I take the store brand of Citracal Maximum that my grocery store sells. It's 630mg of calcium citrate and 500iu of Vitamin D for two capsules. I take two capsules twice a day for a total of 1260mg of Calcium and 1000iu of Vitamin D. I've had two bloodworks done since my surgery in September (one at 2 months and one at 4 months) and both came back in normal ranges for everything, including calcium and vitamin D.

[roundisashape 712]

They have a 500 mg chew that only comes in at 15 calories each (total of 45/day). Celebrate has some 500's that are 15 calories, too. I use both, and I track them in myfitnesspal, lol.

[Pac-woman 325]

If you do Protein shakes and use Milk, and have it twice a day, that should do the trick. It will certainly boost your Calcium.

[mon_jam74 31]

I don't need chews so I think I'll try the citracal. Every calorie counts! Thanks! I went with Bariatric Advantage because my surgeon's office sells it. It's good to know there are options that have worked well for others.