Does anyone know anything about taking calcium supplements?

Question

I started taking Citracal at my doctor's recommendation. It says on the bottle to take one to two pills per day. Each pill is 25% of the daily allowance. I've been taking 2 pills, but I still don't think I'm getting enough calcium, because I don't really get it in my diet. Can I take 3 pills, or is there something wrong with that? Thanks.

Answer 1

You should be getting a decent amount of calcium in your diet.   Pills are supplements but they can't substitute for good nutrition.  You definitely should be drinking milk.

Answer 2

if you're not getting calcium from anywhere else, it might be ok to take 3 pills, but only for a while... i guess calcium needs to be assimilated...  

Answer 3

it's probably ok, but ask your doctor or a pharmacist just to be sure.

Answer 4

Do you get any other sources of calcium in your diet? You also must have Vit D to absorb the calcium. Check with your doctor as to what he feels is appropriate for you. You might want to take a multiple vitamin plus minerals. This would give you both Vit D and some calcium. You would then only have to supplement your calcium. You don't mention your age or your bone density.