There are many different kinds of calcium supplements, all with their advantage and disadvantages. In this video, Dr. Group discusses the differences between calcium orotate and calcium citrate, two of the most popular calcium supplements.
Learn more about Dr. Group’s recommended calcium supplement.
June 15th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Hey there, i have been using an Ionic Calcium supplement from Top Form Nutrition.
Mainly to keep my bones strong, but also to help with muscle fatigue.
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March 10th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Dr. Group,
After review of your Calcium Orotate info and some other web research on calcium, I just today purchased 6 bottles of your IntraCal. However, your video here and your product info on IntraCal omits the proverbial 2 Ton Elephant in the Room on the subject of calcium absorbtion: the addition of Vitamin D to Calcium Carbonate. Can you please contrast for us the benefits of the Oratate vs. Vitamin D additions? Thank you.
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Vern replied on September 28th, 2009:
Calcium carbonate is rock, the least absorbent form no matter what you do with or to it.
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Liquid Calcium Supplement replied on November 29th, 2011:
Echoing what Vern said. Calcium carbonate is virtually insoluble and very difficult for the body to absorb.
Likewise, calcium citrate, which is advertised as not requiring stomach acid for proper absorption, is also virtually insoluble and has half the elemental calcium of calcium carbonate.
Dr. Group, have you considered profiling calcium lactate gluconate? It’s over 600 times more soluble than calcium citrate and the same calcium used in hospital IV bags.
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October 23rd, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I am reading about PH levels (Natural News) and I was wondering if low akaline levels contribute to osteroperosis because alot of acicid foods are dairy products. If I am understanding what I am rading, a diet that includes pasteurized dairy not only compromises calcium absorption but futher depleates calcium in acidic enviroments in an effort to balance PH levels.
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Dr. Edward Group replied on October 30th, 2008:
Hi Jessica,
You are correct in your analysis, dairy products which are heat treated can deplete calcium levels and even cause an acid pH in the body. This will contribute to osteoporosis to some degree. Also a lack of exercise. However raw organic milk will be beneficial for osteoporosis. I recommend raw goats milk if you can find a local supplier and supplementing with Calcium and magnesium orotate.
Thanks Jessica
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July 18th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
DR GROUP, SURE ANSWERED MY QUESTION ON MILK AND CALCIUM. I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU HOW MUSH I ENJOY SEEING AND HEARING YOU ON VIDEO. KEEP UP THE INSTRUSTION VIDEOS.
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