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Taking Adcal-D3 Caplets with food

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rex69598
rex69598

I refer to the patient Information leaflet regarding Adcal-D3 Caplets.

At the borrom of side 1, it states:     Adcal-D3 Caplets with food.

This medicine should not be taken within 2 hours of eating foods rich in oxalic acid (e.g. spinach and rhubarb), phosphate (e.g. bran), or phytic acid (e.g. whole cereals).

I would be very grateful if any one could give me more detailed information on what these foods are.

Best regards

Rex Sara

 

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  • Anhaga
    Anhaga rex69598

    Posted

    The reason is because these substances can interfere with absorption of calcium.  You can google lists of these foods, I can't post the links here.  I think calcium is best absorbed with things like citrus, though, so maybe find a few things which go well with the calcium and make it a habit to consume them with the caplets?

    Another supplement you could consider getting is Vitamin K2.  You can get good info on that on the internet also.  It, along with magnesium, is what guides the calcium into the bones where we want it. 

    • rex69598
      rex69598 Anhaga

      Posted

      Thank you very much for your message - I understand now more about what is going on.
    • Anhaga
      Anhaga rex69598

      Posted

      You don't have to give up the foods, just make sure you don't have them at the same mealtime as the calcium.  It's annoying scheduling these things at first but soon enough it becomes second nature.  cool

  • kathleen65757
    kathleen65757 rex69598

    Posted

    Just take it away from meals and other meds for best absorption. 

    I do that with magnesium.

    I take vitamin D3 separate from calcium only because I would only take calcium if my blood tests said I was deficient. I do have them on hand though.

    My D3 was prescribed by my specialist so I need that as was deficient in my blood tests and I have Crohns but is managed.

    If you are worried have them checked in your blood tests.

    • rex69598
      rex69598 kathleen65757

      Posted

      Thank you very much for your reply.

      I understand much better now what is going on.

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga kathleen65757

      Posted

      My bottle of calcium citrate (+magnesium and a couple of other things) says to take with food but away from other medications.  I certainly feel it if I don't have a snack with my bedtime calcium, and I also try to have it at least half an hour before I lie down.  Must confess I don't really pay attention to whether my supper is compatible with calcium, but there's just so much one can do!  In general I think I eat a bone healthy diet, but being a vegetarian I do consume beans and I think they can be high in phytic acid.  But I need the protein and calories, so it's a balance.

    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 Anhaga

      Posted

      It is a balancing act for sure. You just do what you can all round. 
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