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Article: Calcium supplements differ in bioavailability, simple acid test shows.(Rheumatology)
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- Internal Medicine News
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- August 1, 2005
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DEDHAM, MASS. -- All calcium supplements are not created equal. The stomach absorbs some better than others, Michael E Holick, M.D., said at a symposium on bone health sponsored by Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Holick said patients can use a simple test to gauge the ability of the GI system to absorb these pills. Toss one in white vinegar and see if the pill dissolves, said the Boston University professor and director of the Bone Healthcare Clinic at Boston Medical Center.
Though there is controversy about the need for calcium supplements in teenagers and many adults, most experts agree there is one group of individuals who are likely to ...