How to Absorb a Calcium Supplement Effectively

A calcium supplement is typically needed for women who have reached menopause, or who are about to reach menopause. Calcium helps build strong bones, which tend to thin in older women. This article will show you how to better absorb a calcium supplement to make your body healthier.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Liquid calcium
• Multi vitamin

1. Purchase a liquid calcium supplement rather than a pill. The body always digests liquids more effectively than solids. This will help for absorption.

2. Pour half of your calcium supplement into a glass. Calcium is better absorbed when one takes it in smaller doses throughout the day.

3. Take a vitamin containing magnesium, vitamin E, C, A, and D. These can be found in a regular multi vitamin. The added vitamins help absorb the calcium supplement. Once you have taken the multi vitamin, take the smaller portion of the calcium. This should be done in the morning.

4. Take the second half of your calcium supplement right before bed. The body absorbs more calcium while you sleep.

Tips & Warnings

• Calcium taken before bed can also help you sleep better.

[Susanh]

on 9/23/2008 My phyisican just recommended I get a calcium supplement, so this information is very timely for me. Thanks!

[rosie96778]

on 9/23/2008 wonderful article didnt know about better sleep thanks

[amylaine]

on 9/21/2008 Great tips.

[JIN1128]

on 9/21/2008 If my parents know about these tips when I was younger, I wouldn't be so short! Thanks for writing this!