The Dr. Oz criteria recommends calcium added for absorption. Your desrcription states the opposite. Why the descrepancy?
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all the research i have done states the opposite,calcium blocks absorption, potassium aids absorption,needs to have 0 binders 0 fillers 0 artificial ingredients,which is the products i purchased,if you look at the ingredients label ,i had best results with this one lost 3 to 4 inches first month.
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I did some research that indicated that calcium actually prevents the absorption. It didn't matter. This product did absolutely nothing for me...a total waste of money.
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No-at least according to the label, but it does contain calcium, and shortly after ordering, I read an article stating if calcium is taken with Garcinia Cambogia, it negates the desired effects.
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I would agree with some of the other comments. I understand Strontium is very beneficial for the overall assimilation process of the calcium. Taking only the raw calcium would not be a problem, but not as effective as it would be with the Growth Factors. If your T-scores of your bone scan are low, I would highly recommend taking both! I have been taking the Grow Bone for about 4 years and my scans have been quite stable since going on it, whereas prior to that, my T-scores kept falling. I refuse to take prescription drugs that are so toxic!
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I read that when taking collagen supplements, one needs to be wary of getting too much calcium. I did not see the amount of Calcium listed on the label either but I am wary of taking this and my daily calcium supplements.
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I am taking Vitamin D3 to help with calcium absorption. My doctor recommended that I take D3 and a calcium supplement to help with osteoporosis.
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I'd quit the calcium supplement as we usually get enough from our food. Too much calcium without magnesium can cause big problems.
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Hello, Carolyn! That is correct - it has 250mg elemental calcium per tablet, so I take it twice daily to get 500mg total, which is its recommended dose for the average people. But if your doc tells you you need that much (1200mg), I would take two tablets twice daily! ^_^
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Amazon has a bad habit of combining comments and questions for several forms of a product. I found the tablets too large to swallow. I switched to a long tablet of calcium, and magnesium separately. Sundown Naturals 600 mg calcium plus vitamin D (that's 600 mg calcium PER TABLET) and Sundown Naturals Magnesium 250 mg make a good combination for me, and both are available on Amazon. They also make a 500 mg Magnesium which I just ordered; I haven't opened it yet, but it's clear that they are larger than the 250mg, but not too large.
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I am not sure about calcium. You would have to read the label. I liked the product very much
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I do not know. I take this to help Calcium that I take (and that is floating around in my blood stream) to get into my bones.
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My thyroid surgeon told me that calcium can block absorption of many vitamins and medications, so I must wait to take calcium supplements for several hours after I take my thyroid meds. I have also read many places where calcium interferes with proper absorption specifically of garcinia cambogia. Dr. Oz recommended that the product contain potassium to aid in absorption.
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Hi there! Thank you for your question. This supplement does not contain any Calcium, just the Vitamin D-3. We hope this helps!
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This is not correct. If you go to Doctor Oz's website and read or watch about garcinia cambogia, he said among other things, that: 1/ calcium (as well as potassium and chromium) can and should be added as they improve the efficacy of the supplement (better absorption), 2/ capsules may (and usually do) contain gelatin; this is harmless.
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Amazon has a bad habit of combining comments and questions for several forms of a product.I found the tablets too large to swallow. I switched to a long tablet of calcium, and magnesium separately. Sundown Naturals 600 mg calcium plus vitamin D (that's 600 mg calcium PER TABLET) and Sundown Naturals Magnesium 250 mg make a good combination for me, and both are available on Amazon. They also make a 500 mg Magnesium which I just ordered; I haven't opened it yet, but it's clear that they are larger than the 250mg, but not too large.
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That's what I was told by an expert & also researched it. It's why I add it. Seemed no matter how much 'other' water I drank, my body wasn't absorbing it. It's the only way for me to be not dehydrated and I live in the desert. Does that help? If I'm not clear, let me know & I'll try to be more specific. It has multiple benefits.
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It does impede the effectiveness if the dosage of calcium is high. So its important to notate the dosage of calcium per dosage. Small amounts of calcium will have minimal effects. Calcium is added to HCA because it is used as a stabilizing alkaline material. lessens lactone formatio
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That's a great question! Calcium inhibits the build up of fat, however in large amounts it MAY inhibit Hydroxycitix Acid, which is the content provided by Garcinia Cambogia. Some people have seen great results with Garcinia with Calcium, others haven't. In order to cater to all of our clients, we have presentations of Garcinia with and without Calcium. :DIf you have any other questions please feel free to give our Certified Sports Nutritionists a call at 866-807-5066, we'll gladly answer any of your questions :D