Calcium- what does it mean for us?

[Tootsietoes 84]

Anyone up to speed on the latest Calcium supplement news? They virtually found NO benefit in taking calcium supplements. Are we doing it wrong here?

[BestDayEver 418]

I saw that news report and I've wondered why I was told to take 1500 mg of Calcium a day. It seems like a lot but after I eat Protein there is little room to eat much food that contains calcium. I think I need some amount of supplement, I plan to discuss with my surgeon at next visit - they will have most recent blood work info at that appointment.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Anyone up to speed on the latest Calcium supplement news? They virtually found NO benefit in taking calcium supplements. Are we doing it wrong here?

Do you have a source on this?

It really helps to read the details behind the headlines.

[TammyDTM 391]

My doctor told me that I need to take calcium citrate for the rest of my life.

[sleevenv 483]

I just went to a seminar on Calcium and WLS. I don't know what you read, but the studies presented stated significant bone density is lost by bariatric patients post surgery because only 5% continue to take supplements after the first year. I also learned that although we need 1500 mgs a day, our bodies can only absorb 500 at one time, so it should be taken three times a day rather than at one time. Absorption is also affected by PPIs and Iron, so we have to be careful of what we take it with. I'm erring on the side of caution and keeping calcium in my life forever.

[dhrguru 1,238]

Anyone up to speed on the latest Calcium supplement news? They virtually found NO benefit in taking calcium supplements. Are we doing it wrong here?

That study did not take into account the complexities of bariatric patients nutritional needs.

Also, it says that there was little benefit for [regular] women over 50 to take calcium, since there is a diminishing benefit vs. Risk.