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[LauraRN]

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I have been reading of improvement in D with Ca, but am wondering if anyone has had any success in C with Ca. It sounds wonderful for D sufferers!LauraMom of Tommy, IBS/C

[nmwinter]

Calcium constipates so that's why it seems to work wel for D. Magnesium can help with C. I'm an alternating C/D so use a combo. Look for a thread on this over on this constipation area. I know I've seen a number of them.nancy

[LNAPE]

Laura,You have to be careful with calcium because it does constipate.If you need to take calcium you would be wise to use calcium citrate form with magnesium. This usally is a lower dose of calcium and in combination with magnesium you may be able to take the calcium and help your problem.You would look for calcium citrate maybe in a 333mg of calcium and 167 mg of magnesium. This is a 2 to 1 ratio and this may work for you. You do need to spread out taking it over the day and always start slow to see how it affects you.Linda

[Ty]

I take magnesium oxide supplements for my C. Calcium supplements will constipate my very badly, so I just take a multi-vitamin and rely on my magnesium to keep things moving.Ty