Re: Vitamin D question

[bj]

I take a supplement in the evening, when I know how much I'll need after
considering my food-for-the-day. But if it's clear earlier on that I'm going
to need more, then I'll take something at lunchtime. During the times that I
have to be off all dairy to prep for certain medical tests, I'll start at
breakfast. I try to get a total of 1500mg/day.

Viactiv (or store brand generics which are a tad cheaper) chocolate chews
make a nice, very small, dessert!
bj

"Shirley Thebaglady" <thebagladyshirleyann@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:4064-3F51BC3A-122@storefull-2176.public.lawson.webtv.net...
> I have Osteopenia also. A Nutritionist told me not to take my calcium
> +D (1 tablet) with a calcium drink (milk). It should be taken with a
> glass of water and 6 hours apart.
>
> I take 1 calcium tablet with my multimineral (1 a day) in the morning
> and 1 after dinner. I know I am absorbing them as my finger nails have
> to be cut every 2 weeks. (I like short nails)
>
> shirley
>

[No Kidding!]

During the times that I
> have to be off all dairy to prep for certain medical tests, I'll start at
> breakfast. I try to get a total of 1500mg/day.
>
> Viactiv (or store brand generics which are a tad cheaper) chocolate chews
> make a nice, very small, dessert!
> bj

My doctor also highly recommended these. I tried them but they left a
metallic taste in my mouth afterwards.
My calcium goal has been between 1000 and 1500 mg a day. Is this enough?

I'm 5'6", 140 lbs and a 42 year old perimenopausal woman who has osteopenia.
I'm afraid of taking too much calcium and getting kidney stones.
NK
Is this enough?