PMR since May 2018- am on 4.5 mg Pred-I can't take adcal as it upsets my stomach-has anyone tried osteoguard ultra?it contains Vitk 2, magnesium and calcium-
Adcal: PMR since May 2018- am on 4.5 mg Pred-I can... - PMRGCAuk
Adcal
Hi, I have taken Osteozin Complete Bone Formula since my diagnosis in 2017, it has calcium, magnesium, zinc & Boron , also Vit D3 & K2. Had my calcium levels checked a couple of months ago and all was well.
Sorry, have no experience of Oesteoguard ultra, was recommended the Oesteozin by a friend who is a medical Herbalist. She rates it quite highly.
I’m sure you’ll get lots more answers!
I find it interesting that on its website it doesn't say what kind of calcium they are using.
Thanks I have such a sensitive stomach maybe I should just take vitk2 and magnesium I eat dairy
I found that calcium carbonate (the usual and cheapest) was a bit hard on the stomach. I use calcium citrate and also calcium hydroxyapatite, the latter because I read it is better absorbed by people on pred. Both types of supplements I use are in capsule, not tablet, form, and I think this makes a difference. It is usually better to get nutrients from food I agree. If we can trust our food nowadays to contain the nourishment it used to. I'm pleased your supplement includes Vitamin K2!
One way of avoiding the AdCal problem is to take a separate vit D supplement and ensure your dietary calcium is OK.
But really, whatever you want - you have to try each for yourself. EVeryone is different!
All types of prescribed calcium/Vit D gave me indigestion and cystitis. I now buy calcium carbonate 400mg + K2 37.5mg and halve the tablet which I take every other day, but take a prescribed Vit D daily. Unscientific but it suits me.
Yes, I take Osteoguard Ultra - one after breakfast and one after lunch, and I don't have any problems with it. (Although if I forget to take the second tablet until later in the day, then I can have a slightly dodgy tummy the next day.)
It did me too until I tried the ones that dissolve....