Which Calcium is Best? - Customers walking into a health food store today are faced with a vast array of calcium supplements. They might ask: which one should I pick? Which one is best? Not easy questions to answer. All calcium forms will accomplish the same task: providing your body with a nutrient that it needs to build healthy bones and teeth; however, which form of calcium has the features that you want in a calcium supplement? Looking at shelves of calcium products is kind of like shopping for a car; there are many makes and many models—some are basic and others are more sophisticated.
Fortunately, there are many forms of calcium to satisfy your needs. Like the car lot, a health food store offers many options; therefore, you have to select a calcium product that consumers will feel confident in taking regularly and that will provide the most benefit.
Some consumers have done research and will come armed with information. They have already made choices based on advertising, word-of-mouth or an article they have read. They already know the form of calcium they want, be it a “Ferrari” or a “Ford.” If the client doesn’t have a specific preference: asking these basic questions will help in the selection process:
1. Do you prefer tablets, capsules, softgels, liquid or powder?
Tablets are for consumers who want high dosage in fewer pills.
Capsules are flavorless and may be easier to swallow than tablets for some.
Softgels have a slicker surface and may slide down the throat more easily for some.
Liquids are easiest to swallow and are available in different flavors.
Powders are flavorless, versatile and can be mixed with food or beverages.
2. Do you have high or low stomach acid?
Should you use calcium that has buffering action or a calcium that does not further reduce your stomach acid.
3. Do you have absorption issues?
Rapid transit time in the bowels may affect a person’s choice of calcium.
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