calcium..Is calcium citrate w/D same as Caltrate?
#314706 - 09/07/07 12:40 PM
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jbgator
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My local health food store says Calcium citrate W/D is better than Caltrate. Heather mentioned Caltrate and I have been using it with no adverse affects. Does anyone know if this is true? Thanx 
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Caltrate (brand name) contains a form of calcium called "calcium carbonate". Calcium citrate is a different form of calcium. (The "w/D" just means Vitamin D has been added. You can buy Caltrate with Vitamin D added, also.)
I don't think one is better than the other - each has its advantages. Here's a quick review of the differences between calcium carbonate and calcium citrate:
web page
And here's my understanding about which type is best for C and which for D:
calcium citrate is good if you're constipated (Citracal)
calcium carbonate is good if you have diarrhea:
Tums (but they have mineral oil)
Caltrate
OsCal
Viactiv (but most - perhaps all - flavors have dairy)
HTH.
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thank you Sand, think i will stick with the caltrate as diarrhea has been my problem for yrs and seems to be ok for now.
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