Question 1

is nature made adult calcium gummies safe for a pregnant women to take?

thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are a safe way to supplement your calcium intake butr do not take them with prenatal vitamins.  If taken together, absorption of other minerals may be blocked

Question 2

are food based chewable gummy vitamins safer than artificially made vitamins? i am considering a food based calcium chewable gummy supplement.

Accepted Answer

Whole Vitamins: .  In general, vitamins made from whole foods (they will be labeled as such) are more easily absorbed and used by your body and are a better choice.  These types of vitamins are generally only available at health food stores, both local and online.  Opt for those labelled organic, and read dosing recommendations well.  'Gummy' style vitamins are usually best avoided.

Question 3

my 10 yr old just ate 8 gummy vitamins will he be ok? he weighs 130 lbs and the gummy vitamins do not have calcium or iron listed in the ingredients.

Accepted Answer

Should be fine: Most of that will end up in his pee over the next 12 hours .You might call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 for more specific info. It is time for you to have a heartfelt talk with the kid on the reason and may be time to enlist the help of an individual or  family therapist.

Question 4

hi doc, 
are calcium & vitamin d3 gummies truly effective? i have a really hard time with pills. how do they work as they're tasty gummies? thank you

Accepted Answer

Gummy pills : If calcium and vitamin is truly needed and can't be obtained from diet alone, the gummies should be as effective as the other types. A follow-up blood test can better answer the question.

Question 5

can i take my vitamin d, calcium, super b complex and womens multi gummies while taking flagyl?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is ok to take your other supps with
being on Flagyl, should not affect the metabolism of the
nutrient absorptions of these supplements.

Question 6

can i take biotin, b12, calcium, and cranberry gummy supplement vitamins together or should i wait 30+ mins between each so that they dont cancel each other out and lessen the benefits? is this even possible with the listed vitamins?

Accepted Answer

: You may take these vitamins in any order or all at once. More important is the reason for your wanting to take these. If you eating a balanced diet you do not need to take any of these supplements.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

Question 7

i had gastric bypass (roux en y) and i have been taking calcium citrate but i found a gummy calcium triphosphate that i like.  are they equal?

Accepted Answer

No: Calcium triphosphate and, preferably, hydroxyapatite are much better absorbed and bioavailable.

Question 8

im 8 weeks pregnant & my prenatals are causing constipation from the iron. are the childrens or adult gummy vitamins ok? some of  them lack calcium etc.

Accepted Answer

Add fiber: Hi heather ~ the iron, as well as hormonal changes, are causing the constipation. Thus changing your vitamin is unlikely to solve your problem. Iron and Folic Acid are the most important elements of a prenatal vitamin. Try increasing your water intake, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and adding a fiber supplement (such as metamucil).

Question 9

why do we need calcium?

Accepted Answer

Cells & bone health: Calcium is an important element for bone strength (preventing osteoporosis and hip fractures) and important for basic cell function (as an electrolyte). Consult with your doctor on how much calcium you might need.

Question 10

is 11.2 calcium high for baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, 11.2 is a high level of calcium for a baby.  http://tinyurl.com/m7jayop  please talk with your pediatrician about this.

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A member asked:

Is nature made adult calcium gummies safe for a pregnant women to take? thanks!

A member asked:

Are food based chewable gummy vitamins safer than artificially made vitamins? i am considering a food based calcium chewable gummy supplement.

A member asked:

My 10 yr old just ate 8 gummy vitamins will he be ok? he weighs 130 lbs and the gummy vitamins do not have calcium or iron listed in the ingredients.

A member asked:

Hi doc, are calcium & vitamin d3 gummies truly effective? i have a really hard time with pills. how do they work as they're tasty gummies? thank you

A member asked:

Can i take my vitamin d, calcium, super b complex and womens multi gummies while taking flagyl?

A member asked:

Can i take biotin, b12, calcium, and cranberry gummy supplement vitamins together or should i wait 30+ mins between each so that they dont cancel each other out and lessen the benefits? is this even possible with the listed vitamins?

A member asked:

I had gastric bypass (roux en y) and i have been taking calcium citrate but i found a gummy calcium triphosphate that i like. are they equal?

A member asked:

Im 8 weeks pregnant & my prenatals are causing constipation from the iron. are the childrens or adult gummy vitamins ok? some of them lack calcium etc.

A member asked:

Why do we need calcium?

A member asked:

Is 11.2 calcium high for baby?

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