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Is calcium carbonate alkaline
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Fisheranswered
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Hyperphosphatemia.: Calcium binds with dietary phosphate causing it to be excreted in the stool. This prevents hyperphosphatemia which is an important concern in advanced... Read More
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewisanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
AGN: Calcium & phosphorus r important for healthy bones, muscles, and nerves; however, in renal disease phosphorus may accumulate leading to unwanted conse... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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There is no specific: ...contraindication to taking these two supplements in the same 24 hour period. 1800 mg of calcium is 2x higher than the total recommended from food ... Read More
1.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Scot Leweyanswered
Gastroenterology 38 years experience
Not really : Using antacid will reduce acicidity in your stomach briefly but not change course of gastroesophageal reflux disease per se. If you have gerd then the... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Barry Millsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Calcium: Calcium carbonate is well absorbed and very well tolerated.It is usually a preferable to take a low dose of vitamin d long with a calcium supplement. ... Read More
4.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Rick Kirschneranswered
41 years experience
Seek medical help: Tums is calcium carbonate. Too much in the system can lead to digestive irritations, constipation and diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, muscle twitching... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
29 years experience
Yes: Please discuss this with your doctor.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 58 years experience
No: Since it contains no protein, it is nearly impossible to be an allergen. However you may be intolerant to it - just like anything you eat or drink.
494 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 53 years experience
Depends on goal: Tums (calcium carbonate) neutralize stomach acidity and can relieve symptoms of this including gerd. Tums (calcium carbonate) are a good source of ca... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. S. Smiley Thakuranswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 32 years experience
See below please: Glaxosmithkline consumer healthcare does not add aluminum during the manufacturing process of the tums® tablets but one of the raw materials used in t... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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