Hi Molly,
This doesn't look very comforting, but it would make people think more about the strontium alternative. I was wondering if it was just pure calcium alone too, or whether or not they were using citrate.

I try to make sure to get the kind of calcium supplement with at least 400IU vitamin D and a generous amount of Magnesium (+/-500mg). I normally don't try to go much higher than the recommended dose of calcium though, about 1000-1200mg daily of calcium.

I also like to take a multivitamin daily to ensure I am getting all of the vitamins and minerals for proper calcium absorption and overall bone health. Prior to supplementing I had 5 larger sized kidney stones, and I haven't had any since, so I must be doing something right in that area at least. This article does worry me though.

Take care,
James

Last edited by JamesB; 08/01/10 07:20 AM.
HLA-B27+, JRA diagnosis in 1981, re-diagnosed as AS in 1988. Also iritis, colitis, and psoriasis. NSD + low carb helps me. My health makes it hard for me to post in a timely way.