The intravenous formulations of<unk>  include<unk>  chloride and<unk>  gluconate. The forms that are taken by mouth include<unk>  acetate,<unk>  carbonate,<unk>  citrate,<unk>  gluconate,<unk>  lactate, and<unk>  phosphate. * The absorption of<unk>  from most food and commonly used dietary supplements is very similar. This is contrary to what many<unk>  manufacturers claim in their promotional materials. * Different kinds of juices boosted with<unk>  are widely available. *<unk>  carbonate is the most common and least expensive<unk> . It should be taken with food, and depends on low pH levels (acidic) for proper absorption in the intestine. Some studies suggests that the absorption of<unk>  from<unk>  carbonate is similar to the absorption of<unk>  from milk. * Antacids frequently contain<unk>  carbonate, and are a commonly used, inexpensive<unk> . * Coral<unk>  is a salt of<unk>  derived from fossilized coral reefs. Coral<unk>  is composed of<unk>  carbonate and trace minerals. Claims for health benefits unique to coral<unk>  have been discredited. *<unk>  citrate can be taken without food and is the supplement of choice for individuals with achlorhydria or who are taking histamine-2 blockers or proton-pump inhibitors.<unk>  citrate is about 21% elemental<unk> . One thousand mg will provide 210 mg of<unk> . It is more expensive than<unk>  carbonate and more of it must be taken to get the same amount of<unk> . *<unk>  phosphate costs more than<unk>  carbonate, but less than<unk>  citrate. microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (MH) is one of several forms of<unk>  phosphate used as a dietary supplement. Hydroxyapatite is about 40%<unk> . *<unk>  lactate has similar absorption as<unk>  carbonate, but is more expensive.<unk>  lactate and<unk>  gluconate are less concentrated forms of<unk>  and are not practical oral supplements. Vitamin D is added to some<unk> s. Proper vitamin D status is important because vitamin D is converted to a hormone in the body, which then induces the synthesis of intestinal proteins responsible for<unk>  absorption.
Calcium supplement
Phosphate supplement
Protein supplement
Bodybuilding supplement
Soft diet
Phosphate binder
Iron supplement
Low-fat diet