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Calcium carbonate or citrate?

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    I was told citrate Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

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    Calcium carbonate requires acid to break down into a digestible form. After surgery, you don't produce enough acid. That's why you need citrate. The carbonate is just exiting the other end. Sent fr

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Citrate as well..not a big pill taker so the caramel chews are good for me..like I'm treating myself to a snack n helps the sweet tooth :D

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    Was told citrate carbonate is like taking tums

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    citrate

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    Citrate.

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    Calcium carbonate requires acid to break down into a digestible form. After surgery, you don't produce enough acid. That's why you need citrate. The carbonate is just exiting the other end.

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    Citrate.

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    If you are taking Calcium orally, then use citrate. If you are using Vitamin Patches, then use carbonate.

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