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Thanks to all of you who took the time to provide meaningful information
regarding CALCIUM CITRATE VS. CARBONATE.  It is unanimous:  CITRATE is more
easily tolerated than carbonate.  More helpful hints:

* Dr. Peter Green, celiac specialist in NYC, only recommends CITRATE.

* Calcium is better absorbed if taken with Vit D, either in the form of some
good old fashioned sunshine, or in supplement form.

* One person suggested that calcium should be taken with VitC, such as OJ,
but never in combination with an iron supplement.

* 10 people recommended "CITRACAL" calcium citrate supplement, which is
available at regular supermarkets and drug stores.  It says gluten free on
label and is also free of several other allergens (www.citracal.com).  I AM
Now taking citracal and am digesting it very well.  I have also noticed that
I am becoming more calm and sleeping better, i think due to the calcium
ABSORPTION.

* Freeda Vitamins (www.freedavitamins.com) were highly recommended by a dozen
people.  They have gluten free, kosher supplements with very few additives.
They also have a calcium lactate supplement that is well tolerated by some
folks.

Phone # 800-777-3737.

* "Osteoprime" available through www.thevitaminshoppe.com

* Twinlab (www.twinlab.com) citrate powder in gelatin capsule

* www.puritan.com   excellent source for vitamins/supplements

* LaneLabs "Advacal" (calcium supplement) @ www.vitacost.com

* "O Crystal Calcium" @ www.nutraceutical.com  (a powdered form of calcium,
easily digested: put in water)

* "KAL Extra Strength Calcium/magnesium" @ Wrights Nutrients 727-848-5140

* Kal" calcium citrate w/vitD & magnesium 800-365-5966

* Thompson Calcium Citrate w/mag & vitD

* GNC "Calcimate Plus 800"  888-462-2548

* "Hydroxapetite" calcium, designed to target the bone, Genestra brand, by
Seroyl, Toronto

* "Nature's Sunshine" liquid calcium

* "Lifetime liquid Cal/Mag w/vitD" @ Lifetime Nutritional Specialties, Inc.
    Anaheim, Ca 92805

*  www.purecaps.com

* Calcium LACTATE is recommended if problems persist with digesting the
citrate form, just have to take more of it.