This is a classic line of Comrade Fu Biao in the movie “Big Shot”, from which we can fully feel that the concept of calcium supplementation has been deeply rooted in China. The use of calcium tablets is the most common way of calcium supplementation because it is easy to use and has accurate efficacy, but there are so many calcium tablets on the market now, how should we choose? The first step: look at the calcium content The absorption rate of various calcium tablets in the intestinal tract is roughly similar, and emphasis should be placed on the calcium content of calcium tablets. The calcium content here refers to the content of calcium elements, not the content of calcium compounds. Because the calcium content of different calcium compounds varies greatly! Many health products are labeled with the amount of calcium compounds to confuse consumers, making them believe that the product they are selling contains a high amount of calcium, when in fact the calcium inside is very little! So when we choose calcium tablets we must choose calcium tablets with a high content of calcium elements. Look at the calcium content! Look at the calcium content! Look at the calcium content! The important thing to say three times! The second step, look at the composition 1, calcium and magnesium good partner, 2:1 most appropriate! 2, calcium tablets without vitamin D, calcium no bottom! Vitamin D has the role of promoting the absorption of calcium in the intestine, promoting bone formation, stimulating bone resorption, promoting the reabsorption of urinary calcium and phosphorus by the renal tubules, reducing the loss of bone mass. For patients with calcium deficiency, such as osteoporosis, should then ensure adequate dietary calcium, appropriate calcium supplements and vitamin D, with moderate sunlight exposure and outdoor activities, to promote calcium absorption and increase bone strength. 3, look at the source of calcium, choose not to run away! The third step, look at the efficacy We recommend that you choose the exact efficacy of calcium supplements, clinical research reports can improve bone density and prevent bone loss of calcium supplements: calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium phosphate, calcium lactate. Don’t look at the ads, look at the efficacy! In addition, the method of taking calcium tablets is also a matter of concern, in general: 1, the same dose in multiple doses than a single dose to obtain better absorption; 2, less stomach acid can be taken with rice or immediately after meals, when the concentration of stomach acid is high, which is conducive to the absorption of calcium, but will affect the absorption of iron in food; 3, normal stomach acid can choose to take one hour after meals or between meals, which can reduce gastrointestinal tract stimulation, but also to ensure 4.Take it after meals to slow down the rate of calcium ions into the blood, which can prevent heart problems caused by high blood calcium concentration; 5.If there is calcium deficiency such as leg cramps within 2~3 hours after sleep, consider taking it before bedtime, otherwise it is not recommended. Because long-term bedtime calcium supplements may induce gastrointestinal diseases, and it is easy to suffer from urinary stones; 6, do not take with milk, both can occasionally occur milk – alkaline syndrome. Calcium tablets choose the set deep, take the method to be serious, high calcium low cost to make good use of, do not look at the advertising to see the efficacy. Calcium, magnesium and vitamin D at the same time, sunlight exercise is indispensable, a small number of times high absorption, after meals than before bedtime is good.