More Thoughts on Calcium Absorption, Gastroesophageal Reflux and PPIs

4. Get out the blender or smoothie machine and try some combinations of yogurt, ice cream, frozen yogurt, and fruit to make a smooth, easy-to-digest drink containing a full serving or more of calcium.
5. I have purchased every chewable, gummie, pill and soft-chew calcium supplement on the market. Vitamins and supplements generally burp up and leave a bad taste in their mouths, so I have had limited success with finding a supplement that they will tolerate. If you are lucky, your picky eater will tolerate one brand.
6. I use all of the rejected calcium supplements from the kids and increase my intake of calcium. Most adult women don’t get the minimum requirement of calcium either. I can role model taking my calcium supplement and get the calcium I need too. My back does have a noticeable slump -- not from osteoporosis but from holding and comforting my kids 24/7 during the reflux years! I need all of the yogurt shakes and calcium pills I can get!

Let me know if you have any other ideas for increasing calcium and other nutrients for refluxers.

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