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Brands of Calcium Citrate

Calcium is an essential mineral for building healthy bones and regulating the heartbeat. Although calcium is found in many foods, it can be difficult to meet your daily need of 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams (for adults). Calcium supplements are an effective means to ensure you get adequate calcium. Calcium citrate is one of several types of calcium supplements available that is easily absorbed and can be taken with or without food.

  1. Citracal

    • Citracal is made by Bayer HealthCare LLC. According to the product's website, Citracal offers a highly soluble and easily absorbed form of calcium. The supplement is available with vitamin D, which is also beneficial to bone health. Citracal with vitamin D protects against osteoporosis because it limits the breakdown of bones. The supplement comes in four varieties with different dosages of calcium and other nutrients. Citracal Maximum has 630 mg of calcium and 500 IU of vitamin D per serving. Citracal Regular includes 500 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D. Citracal Plus with Magnesium provides 500 mg of calcium as well as magnesium, vitamin D and other nutrients. Citracal Petites are a smaller, easier to swallow pill that provide 400 mg of calcium and 500 IU of vitamin D per serving.

    Twinlab

    • Twinlab offers a calcium citrate supplement. Available in capsules or in chewable wafers, Twinlab's supplement also provides vitamin D and magnesium. Two capsules will provide 300 mg calcium and 150 mg magnesium. The wafers contain about 250 mg of calcium per wafer, therefore the company recommends taking four of the wafers each day. Four wafers will provide you with 1000mg calcium, 400 IU vitamin D and 500 mg magnesium. Chewables can be easier to tolerate for some people, especially if swallowing large pills is difficult.The wafers contain no milk products, which is ideal for people who have an allergy or sensitivity.

    Nature's Way

    • Nature's Way specializes in herbal medicine and naturally formulated supplements. The company's calcium citrate is a combination of calcium citrate, calcium carbonate and calcium. Nature's Way calcium citrate provides 500 mg calcium per serving. There are no artificial colorings, flavorings or ingredients. The supplement is also free of corn, lactose, milk, soy, sugar, wheat and yeast, making it suitable for people with sensitivities to any of these potential allergens.

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