Q: I was doing some research on the internet looking for liquid calcium. I came across a web site where they suggest 1 part calcium to 1.2 parts magnesium (250 mg calcuim - 300 mg magnesium) do you agree with this?
M.
A: Hi M.,
The ideal balance between calcium and magnesium is 2 to 1, but here’s the trick: what counts is not the total mg. but the elemental quantity which may or may not be disclosed on the label. Check it out and let me know when you have a chance.
Regards,
Vivian
Hi Vivian,
Which calcium supplement is the best one to take? I was told the calcium citrate was good, certainly better than carbonate or oyster. But I’ve also heard that there are some other kinds that are better, but possibly quite expensive. Which do/did you use?
Thank you,
Eva
I too am reseacrhing different calciums and have heard that Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous is 90% absorbable. This touted percentage is much higher than anything i have seen for the Carbonate or Citrate types of Calcium. Is this false advertising or is it true? Thanks.
I went on the site that advertises their proprietary 90% absorbable calcium. I really wanted to believe it, but I think they may not be trustworthy. There is no information on their site about where they’re located, where the manufacturing takes place and when I called customer service (an 800# from who knows where), I got a recorded message that they’d call me back if I left my name and number. That’s not much of a business.