Comments on: Who Knew? Why Bones Leach Calcium http://www.proteanservices.com/2008/09/why-bones-weaken/ Latest news and opinion on medical research, health issues, disease management and treatment, medical ethics. Includes quirky facts about body functions Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:28:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: admin http://www.proteanservices.com/2008/09/why-bones-weaken/comment-page-1/#comment-4 admin Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.proteanservices.com/?p=37#comment-4 Hi Joe, Thanks for your question. The short answer is calcium carbonate, 500 mg 2-3 times a day is fine to take as long as you're not on any antacids or taking any pills that neutralize the acid in your stomach - like Pepcid, Prilosec etc. If you are one of these types of meds, then take calcium citrate. Hi Joe,
Thanks for your question. The short answer is calcium carbonate, 500 mg 2-3 times a day is fine to take as long as you’re not on any antacids or taking any pills that neutralize the acid in your stomach – like Pepcid, Prilosec etc. If you are one of these types of meds, then take calcium citrate.

]]> By: Joe http://www.proteanservices.com/2008/09/why-bones-weaken/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Joe Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:01:40 +0000 http://www.proteanservices.com/?p=37#comment-3 What is the best calcium source for a middle-ager with no particular signs of bone density problems? Is there enough in milk in coffee, or are supplements needed at this age? Second, if someone does have the beginnings of bone loss, which is the best supplement short of a prescription? thanx! What is the best calcium source for a middle-ager with no particular signs of bone density problems? Is there enough in milk in coffee, or are supplements needed at this age? Second, if someone does have the beginnings of bone loss, which is the best supplement short of a prescription?

thanx!

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