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Which Calcium-vitamin-D Supplement Brand Is Most Recommended In Terms Of Bioavailability?
Question: There are many brands of Ca + Vit D3 tablets - Ostocalcium forte, Cip Cal - 500, Shelcal - 500 - what is the difference between these, which one is most recommended in terms of bioavailability
Brief Answer:
The extent of absorption by the body is different.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are many brands available in the market. They do differ considerably in terms of price and quality. The tablets with a natural source have a better bioavailability and gives more improvement clinically. The cheaper tablets are usually prepared from the synthetic source which is not completely absorbed by our body. Some of the better and more reliable brands include- Corcium C, Ostium K2, Gemitriol, etc.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
The extent of absorption by the body is different.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are many brands available in the market. They do differ considerably in terms of price and quality. The tablets with a natural source have a better bioavailability and gives more improvement clinically. The cheaper tablets are usually prepared from the synthetic source which is not completely absorbed by our body. Some of the better and more reliable brands include- Corcium C, Ostium K2, Gemitriol, etc.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
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