http://www.osteoporosisfaqs.com/blog/2008/04/calcium-supplements-for-osteoporosis-which-one-should-you-choose/ Medical and alternative therapy information about osteoporosis. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:56:02 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.osteoporosisfaqs.com/blog/2008/04/calcium-supplements-for-osteoporosis-which-one-should-you-choose/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Dr. Bone Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:56:02 +0000 http://osteoporosisfaqs.com/blog/?p=17#comment-3 Absorption of calcium by the body is comparatively less. Thus taking large amounts of calcium orally is necessary. Also, an important point to note is that calcium absorption occurs only with the help of vitamin D. Vitamin D is produced naturally by the skin cells itself on exposure to sunlight. However, it often becomes necessary for an osteoporotic patient to take additional vitamin D. Most commercially available calcium supplements have along with them vitamin D. The daily recommended dose for calcium to prevent osteoporosis is between 1000mg to 2000mg. Thus, significant intake of calcium is present. Absorption of calcium by the body is comparatively less. Thus taking large amounts of calcium orally is necessary. Also, an important point to note is that calcium absorption occurs only with the help of vitamin D. Vitamin D is produced naturally by the skin cells itself on exposure to sunlight. However, it often becomes necessary for an osteoporotic patient to take additional vitamin D. Most commercially available calcium supplements have along with them vitamin D. The daily recommended dose for calcium to prevent osteoporosis is between 1000mg to 2000mg. Thus, significant intake of calcium is present.

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