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It is well-known that women should take calcium supplements daily. However, when and how you take your calcium will play a major part in how effective it'll be. Calcium supplements should ideally be taken on an empty stomach (except in the elderly who should take their calcium with meals) and should not be taken along with sources of iron, caffeine or fibre, as all these may inhibit calcium's optimal absorption.
Therefore, taking your calcium with your high fibre breakfast cereal and morning coffee is not advisable. Also, if you have been advised to take more than 1 tablet a day, take 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening - rather than the 2 together - to ensure that it is properly absorbed. http://all4women.co.za/health/daily-health-tips/other-health-tips/calcium-supplements.html
3 Comments
Linda Simon
11/4/2009 08:25:03 am
Thank you for the information about the taking of Calcium tablets. I have been doing it all wrong i.e. taking two Caltrate Plus with my morning tea and Muesli breakfast.
Tara
2/10/2010 03:22:22 am
I have learnt something today about calcium supplements. Thanks
Dianne
9/23/2010 03:26:57 am
Thank you for the info-i did not know that it has to be taken on a empty stomach! Leave a Reply. |
Lila BrukLila Bruk is a registered dietician, functional nutritionist, Dietetics Association spokesperson, nutritional consultant and freelance health journalist. Click to set custom HTML
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