Calcium

Philippines
June 30, 2008 7:58am CST
Just curious. If you are lactose-intolerant, how and where do you get your calcium intake? I am not sure if the calcium capsules or tablets work better. Is taking calcium tablets/capsules more effective than just drinking milk or whatever calcium-filled food there is out there?
5 responses
• United States
30 Jun 08
I'm allergic to milk, not lactose intolerant, but I get my calcuim through the foods I eat and a women's multivitamin. I've had kidney stones before and my bone density tests look fine, so that's all I need to do. Make sure to supplement with Vitamin D if you're taking calcium supplements (most have it, but you'll have to check), too!
• Philippines
3 Jul 08
I knew I was lactose intolerant long before my doctor told me that I should avoid too much dairy products because she found something in my blood count pertaining to food allergy. Yeah vitamin D helps absorb the calcium, if I'm not mistaken. And too much vitamin C is not good because it can counteract the function of calcium. Ahh. I may not make sense. I am just writing what I can remember about what I've read about it.
@gapeach65 (805)
• United States
30 Jun 08
I am not lactose intolerant, however I did have a rather calcium kidney stone a couple of years ago, as a result, my doctor advised me to stay away from calcium supplements. I try to eat foods that supply calcium, but have also been warned to go easy on them, since my body may be absorbing too much. You could try soy milk, they also have been coming out with quite a few lactose free products, you should try some of those, I've even noticed lactose free cheeses.
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• Philippines
3 Jul 08
So one can't really just buy calcium supplements just because they feel they need it, just like in your case it's not advisable. I have never heard of a calcium kidney stone before.
• India
30 Jun 08
Hi Dairy products like Milk, yogurt, cheese and buttermilk are the most significant source. If you have intolerant to milk you can take green leafy vegetables — including broccoli, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens and Chinese cabbage — are good sources of calcium. Canned salmon and sardines, shellfish, almonds, Brazil nuts and dried beans are also good dietary sources of calcium.
@rrdj71 (696)
• United States
30 Jun 08
I have the same problem but I eat foods that are rich in calcium such as: Salmon,spinach,broccoli,almonds and others.
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• Philippines
30 Jun 08
Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. I cannot just eat any type of fish also. It has to be coming from freshwater, not sea water. But spinach and broccoli and almonds, I can eat them.
• Philippines
30 Jun 08
if you are lactose intolerant, you should take soya milk, it is certified lactose free..
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