What is the best time to take Caltrate?
Calcium is an essential mineral for the body, as it is necessary for the growth of bones, strengthening bones and teeth, and preventing bone diseases such as osteoporosis, rickets, and osteomalacia. Therefore, if there is insufficient calcium in the diet, particularly during periods of increased calcium requirements (such as children in their growth period, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and older adults), it is necessary to take calcium supplements in the form of pharmaceuticals. However, calcium supplements, including Caltrate tablets , should not be taken in the afternoon or evening because calcium is quickly deposited and can accumulate. The formation of calcium oxalate quickly increases the risk of causing other diseases such as kidney stones, urinary stones, constipation, and typically difficulty sleeping and tossing in children. Instead, calcium should be taken in the morning (approximately one hour after breakfast) or the afternoon (with plenty of water), allowing us to be