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Mineral

Calcium

Calcium is an essential mineral and the most abundant one in the body. Nearly all of it is stored in bones and teeth.

Also listed as Ca2+, Ca, Coral Calcium

Essential HealthBone & JointCardiovascularWomen's HormonesFertility

Carbonate or citrate?

Calcium carbonate is best absorbed with food; citrate can be absorbed with or without food and is easier to absorb with low stomach acid. Absorption is best at doses of 500 mg or less at one time. 1

Forms

Entries in the library for specific forms of Calcium. Each has its own ratings.

Calcium alpha-ketoglutarateMineralCalcium CaseinateProtein

Sources

  1. Calcium: Consumer Fact Sheet NIH Office of Dietary Supplements