<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

Dear Listmates - 

I have secondary hyperparathyroidism, which means my body/skin no longer make any (or much) vitamin D, even if I walk in the sunshine every day. 

My bone density doc is the head of the Bone Density - Endocrinology Clinic at University of Chicago. On my last visit, he had a book sitting out that is put out by one of the bone density Rx med companies. I started reading it while waiting to see him. 

The book had personal stories from real people, concerning their Osteoporosis. In one story, the woman mentioned that you should take calcium/mineral supplements 15 minutes after meals, and no more than 500-600 mg at a time, because the body can't absorb more than that at one time. 

This would mean we should divide our daily calcium/mineral supplement intake into 2 or 3 doses (depending how much you take), i.e., take some after each meal to total the total amount you require per day for your bone density issues. 

In my case, I have to take 1700 mg per day total, plus total vitamin D of 2700 IU per day, because that is the minimum I need for my vitamin D and parathyroid hormone levels to be normal and mid-range for normal. 
I have the vitamin D depletion issue (I don't make it or make much), though. 

That means I have to take 600 mg max of calcium after each meal. I take Twinlab Tri-Boron Plus capsules for my calcium/minerals, and vitamin D3 for my additional vitamin D (Vitamin Shoppe D3 softgels work best for me). 

I know when something is working, because I get bone pain when I am losing bone (or increased bone/joint pain), but pain is greatly reduced when bone is stable or I am gaining bone. 

Timing and correct amount each time (not excessive at one time) can make a difference in absorption and positive effects in the long run. 

Vicki in Illinois




* Please include your location in all posts about products *
*******
To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[log in to unmask]
*******