Having trouble finding the correct mag/cal supplement

[Amy1987]

Hi,

 

I have been trying to find the correct magnesium/calcium supplement for my 6 year old daughter and can't seem to find one. From reading this board, I understand to avoid the mag. oxide, but that seems to be all I can find. Does anyone have a suggestion on which brand to purchase? Also, should zinc be included in the supplement?

 

Thanks.

 

Amy

[Chemar]

Amy

we use the combos by NOW or by Jarrow (both available thru http://www.iherb.com)

 

additional zinc is really dependent on whether there is a zinc deficiency....my son needs more zinc and so we use the one that has zinc and extra vitD too

[evie]

I use the Shaklee brand (www.shaklee.com) called "osteomatrix" for my son. It has Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, and more.

When looking at the ingredients label though, it does say that it has mag. oxide. Why should this be avoided?

[Chemar]

Hi Evie

 

magnesium oxide is very poorly absorbed in the GIT and so most of what we take in in that form passes out!