Larissa Blechman wrote:
>Ok, I've been waiting for confirmation from my doctor, a naturopath,
>before I posted this. She confirmed that the main problem with Tums as
>as a calcium supplement (besides being a poor source) is that it is in
>an anti-acid form which destroys the stomach acid that we all need
Tums are calcium carbonate which does best with an acid. I've seen it
recommended that you take them with orange juice.
Also I would avoid the assorted flavors as they have dozens of artifical
colors and flavors in them.
Don.