Adcal

[bakingD]

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-

[Fifegran]

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!

[bakingD in reply to Fifegran]

Thanks v much for your help!😀

[HeronNS]

I find it interesting that on its website it doesn't say what kind of calcium they are using.

[Fifegran in reply to HeronNS]

Hi, with Osteozin it’s calcium citrate. Checked on the box!

[bakingD in reply to HeronNS]

Thanks I have such a sensitive stomach maybe I should just take vitk2 and magnesium I eat dairy

[HeronNS in reply to bakingD]

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!

[bakingD in reply to HeronNS]

Thanks v much for your help you’re all a great team😀

[cdenoncourt in reply to HeronNS]

My experience is also that calcium carbonate upset my stomach, calcium citrate does not.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

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!

[bakingD in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks v much 🌈

[SnazzyD]

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.

[MhairiP]

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.)

[Koalajane in reply to MhairiP]

If that has calcium in remember it should be taken a few hours after the Pred.

[MhairiP in reply to Koalajane]

Oh yes - I should have said that I no longer take pred!

[Longtimer]

It did me too until I tried the ones that dissolve....