I found this new calcium supplement which was shown on prevention.com "It is the best thing since sliced bread. I showed my Dr and he is now recommending it to his patients. It is called NutraCal. I copied and pasted the posting from prevention. I hope this helps.

Everyone must try this new calcium supplement developed by pharmacists. It is a Sugar free calcium powder which contains calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C and Vitamin D.

I just took this from the website for everyone to read.

As we consume calcium, the acid in the stomach begins to break it down. When broken down, the calcium is transformed into its ionic form, or positive charged state. It is this ionic state that calcium passes through the intestinal tract, into the bloodstream, and into the bones. This is the rate of absorption that determines how much of the calcium we consumed can actually be used by the body. The higher the absorption, the more calcium ions travel in the body.

The faster the calcium supplement can obtain the ionic state, the faster it becomes available for absorption. The absorption and uptake of calcium are partly a function of pH. Acidity favors absorption while alkalinity hinders absorption.

As we age, we often have fewer stomach acids, leading to increased difficulty absorbing calcium. This is equally important for those who also take Histamine blockers and Proton pump inhibitors like Tagamet, Pepcid, Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix. With the combination of these medications, patients are essentially not getting any benefits of their calcium tablets and chews.

Remember, the key is to get the calcium to its ionic state as quick as possible.

While most calcium supplements are in tablet form, they require an acidic environment to be broken down and absorbed. This is why we developed NutraCal™. Once NutraCal™ is dissolved in water; it is instantly transformed into the ionic state allowing for superior absorption. NutraCal™ does not require the acidic environment like the majority of other calcium supplements do.

While you have to wait for other calcium supplements to be broken down and transformed into their ionic state, you do not with NutraCal™. NutraCal™ is immediately available for absorption.

Their website is
http://www.nutracal.com
. I bought my bottle from Rite Aid pharmacy.