Some types of calcium supplements must be taken with a meal. Does anyone know if this is the case with the calcium chews?
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I do take mine with a meal because I am sensitive to vitamins in general. I haven't attempted to take them by themselves. The first few days I only took one to see how I felt. After that, I took two at a time, since I could tolerate them.
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I love these supplements. No you don't need a meal. I did not see any suggestion on label. I bought these because they do not upset my stomach. I am not a breakfast eater and I can take these with no food each day.
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They can be swallowed or chewed. They work very well either way. I would give this formula a 10+ if I could. I get so exhausted that I can hardly take a breath and carry these with me at all times. When I get the exhaustion coming on I take a half and can time it to the minute when they start working for me. It takes 20 minutes, swallowed or chewed when no water available, and I feel re energized. I have been taking them for almost 7 years. I can't tell with many of the supplements if they really work for me but this one is a definite YES.
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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 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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NO vitamin D. That's why I chose this product. Most calcium supplements contain the form of D3 that isn't vegan (derived from sheep's wool). This is also the most bioavailable form of calcium (calcium citrate). Also, the amount (250 mg.) is good since too much calcium can result in kidney stones and it's better to take smaller amounts throughout the day rather than one large dose.
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It's a different ratio -- ask your vet to help you calculate it. In dogs, it's really tricky to calculate bone meal calcium and the seaweed calcium makes it WAY easier (1 level teas. per pound of meat). Ask your vet -- they should be able to direct you on that (and I know nothing about cats).
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To my knowledge, the answer is "no". I have been using VIACTIV for a very long time in order to add calcium to my diet. I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis about 30 years ago, and could not handle the size of those big pills. Viactiv was a great way to get a large dose at one time. It's very tasty as well, and my calcium levels are considerably better than they used to be. No longer have a calcium deficiency.
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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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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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I don't know who is correct. The ones I got from Amazon have calcium and potassium both in it. All I do know is that they didn't work for me. I took them as instructed the only difference is I didn't take the colon cleanse with them. I don't know whether that makes a difference or not. This I will tell you is I won't be taking them any more. They were to costly not to have worked.
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I'm not sure, but Nature's way explains it this way: "While many supplements contain calcium from limestone rock or animal bones, Alive! Calcium provides calcium and 70+ trace minerals in a natural food matrix that may be easier for the body to digest, absorb and utilize."
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In my experience, with or without calcium has worked. Since I have used the product with calcium I have lost 8 pounds over the three weeks during the holidays. I did eat and drink what I wanted but I see no difference with or without the calcium. It has worked for me.
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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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They have a version that includes dha, but I noticed the calcium amount was lower than this one. So it makes sense to just pair this with a separate dha supplement.
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I think they changed it all now to 1:1 ratio. They determined it was better to have the ratio that way instead of so much calcium. Go to www.vites.com - they are the company that makes this brand.
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Not at all. I appreciate this product greatly! In fact, my Dr. advised me to take this and my calcium supplements at the same time. It has helped me tremendously. Also, Standard Process is a great company. Our bodies absorb their nutrients. I support them and highly recommend them to my friends and family. I hope this helps!
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I agree with the other two responses. I take the raw calcium in the morning and the vitamin grow bone system at night after I am done eating. Hope this helps you. Wendy Hirschman