>I would also like to agree with what Monica is saying. Tums are not a good
>source of calcium replacement, for the reason she has already mentioned. It
>does change the acid in the stomach, which to some people can be very
>damaging. My advice to you is that you check with you pharmacist/doctor to
>see if it's OK for you to continue taking it. Good luck.
>
Both our pediatrician and Consumer Reports have recommended using Tums.
It's calcium carbonate, as are many other supplements. If Tums is not good,
neither are the others.
Mark Feblowitz GTE Laboratories Incorporated
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