calcium citrate
noun
: a white, odorless powder C12H10Ca3O14 used especially as a food additive and dietary supplement
Most calcium supplements are made with either calcium carbonate or calcium citrate.—
The Chicago Tribune
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Types of Calcium Supplements There are two types of calcium supplements: calcium carbonate and calcium citrate.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are the most common, but calcium gluconate, calcium lactate, and calcium phosphate are also options.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are the two primary supplement forms.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
This supplement is mostly calcium citrate, which is a preferred form with superior absorption.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
In just one and a half teaspoons, each serving provides 600 mg (46% Daily Value) of calcium citrate, a highly bioavailable form of calcium.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
The most commonly available forms are: calcium carbonate, calcium malate, calcium citrate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium lactate, and calcium gluconate.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
Depending on the form and preparation, research shows that calcium is absorbed 2-4 hours after consumption, and calcium carbonate powder is absorbed about 40 minutes more rapidly than calcium citrate tablets33.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
TheraCal Bone Health Supplement contains calcium citrate in combination with vitamin D3, vitamin K2, and magnesium.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are the most common, but calcium gluconate, calcium lactate, and calcium phosphate are also options.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are the two primary supplement forms.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
This supplement is mostly calcium citrate, which is a preferred form with superior absorption.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
In just one and a half teaspoons, each serving provides 600 mg (46% Daily Value) of calcium citrate, a highly bioavailable form of calcium.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
The most commonly available forms are: calcium carbonate, calcium malate, calcium citrate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium lactate, and calcium gluconate.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
Depending on the form and preparation, research shows that calcium is absorbed 2-4 hours after consumption, and calcium carbonate powder is absorbed about 40 minutes more rapidly than calcium citrate tablets33.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
TheraCal Bone Health Supplement contains calcium citrate in combination with vitamin D3, vitamin K2, and magnesium.
—Casey Seiden, Ms Rdn Cdn Cdces, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2023
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“Calcium citrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calcium%20citrate. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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