Shellfish Allergies and Plant Based Calcium

[blueocean67]

Has anyone with seafood/shellfish allergies successfully found a plant-based calcium supplement made from algae that you can safely take? And, if so, could you please share the supplement brand. I'm in the US. Thank you.

[Mark_ABH]

Hi, blueocean67, your basic generic calcium supplements are made typically either from rocks or in a lab. You wouldn't need to worry about allergies with these products. There isn't a lot of convincing research that calcium from a certain source is superior to another source.

Here is a great article from American Bone Health with tips on getting the best out of your calcium supplement: americanbonehealth.org/nutr...

Make sure you are getting enough vitamin D to help your body absorb the extra calcium you are taking!