Alternative choices for calcium supplementation

Ingesting an adequate amount of daily calcium is important to build and maintain peak bone mass and to prevent fractures resulting from osteoporosis. Most American diets do not contain sufficient amounts of dietary calcium, and supplements are often advised to reach daily goals. For many, typical calcium supplements are large and sometimes difficult to swallow. In response to this need, several interesting alternatives have been developed to help patients meet daily requirements of calcium. Advising patients to select alternative forms of calcium supplementation may have a positive outcome in achieving daily calcium goals.