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The intravenous formulations of calcium include calcium chloride and [[calcium gluconate]]. | The intravenous formulations of calcium include calcium chloride and [[calcium gluconate]]. The forms that are taken by mouth include [[calcium acetate]], calcium carbonate, [[calcium citrate]], calcium gluconate, [[calcium lactate]], and [[calcium phosphate]]. | ||
* The absorption of calcium from most food and commonly used dietary supplements is very similar. This is contrary to what many calcium supplement manufacturers claim in their promotional materials. | * The absorption of calcium from most food and commonly used dietary supplements is very similar. This is contrary to what many calcium supplement manufacturers claim in their promotional materials. | ||