Question 1

is zevit a calcium supplement?

Accepted Answer

No, not calcium: According to the manufacturer's vitamin listing, zevit capsules contain: zinc sulphate monohydrate, vitamin b1, vitamin b2 , vitamin b6 , vitamin b12, nicotinamide, calcium pantothenate , vitamin E acetate, vitamin c , Folic Acid , biotin , nicotinamide 100. The calcium panthothenate is actually a b vitamin like many of the other components. This has no significant calcium supplementation role.

Question 2

who needs a calcium supplement?

Accepted Answer

All: As far as i'm concerned, all could benefit from 800-1200 mg daily. Broccoli and salmon has more calcium than a glass of milk and more nutritious too. Children and post menopausal women are at highest risk of poor bone health. Vitamin d (2-5000 units) is also needed for bone health.

Question 3

do men need calcium supplement?

Accepted Answer

Depends: We do not recommend calcium supplementation for the heck of supplementing.  We always prefer you to get your calcium from your food.  However, in men who has osteoporosis or osteopenia, calcium supplementation + vitamin d is appropriate and recommended.

Question 4

does calcium supplement make you grow?

Accepted Answer

No: Calcium is an important factor for maintaining bone strength but does not make you grow taller.

Question 5

could megabone calcium supplement work.?

Accepted Answer

Megabone calcium: Sure megabone calcium will work but you would likely be spending more money than necessary. Milk is an inexpensive way to get enough calcium and there is calcium in many meals. You might also consider taking 1000 or 2000 vitamin D a day. It is not overly expensive and easy to take.

Question 6

what is the best calcium supplement for women?

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Any: Any sort of calcium supplement is fine. Citracal is a opopular brand. Viactiv is even chocolate flavored! there are many over the counter options and all are good. Also consider a  multivitamin because it will also serve as a supplement for other vitamins.

Question 7

how much calcium supplement is needed for women?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The recommendation for supplementation depends on your age and dietary intake. First, look up the recommended intake for your age and calculate your calcium intake. Roughly, each serving of dairy has about 300 mg of calcium and a balanced diet without dairy has about 300-400 mg of calcium. Then supplement up to your recommended intake, if necessary.

Question 8

which type of calcium supplement is best for you?

Accepted Answer

None: Given recent studies showing increased risk of calcification of blood vessels due to oral calcium supplements, i recommend against them.  Get calcium from foods which are not believed to contribute to calcification such as tofu, salmon, and low-fat no sugar added yogurt.

Question 9

which type of calcium supplement should you take?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest: Take the cheapest one you tolerate. Calcium carbonate is the least extensive. Calcium gluconate is fractionally better absorbed and sometimes better tolerated, but is more expensive per mg of calcium absorbed. And don't forget adequate vitamin D; it can really help with calcium absorption in the intestine.

Question 10

what is the best calcium supplement to buy for men?

Accepted Answer

Calcium for men: The best calcium supplement is the one that you find easiest to take. While some preparations are absorbed better than others (eg, calcium citrate vs. Calcium carbonate, liquid-based calcium vs. Pill form), in general they are all comparable and work fine for the average healthy person. My personal favorite is viactiv, which is a calcium chew with extra vitamin k to help absorption--tasty.

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