Calcium vs. Magnesium: Is It a Battle?

Let’s finish up this calcium versus magnesium controversy that seems to exist by answering the last questions.

When should you take these minerals? My simple answer is any time you want. However, based on most research, taking calcium and magnesium with food will help with absorption. The reason ties back to the form being a non-issue. When you eat food, you release stomach acids which help break down food and that includes the supplements you take. Is it an oversimplification? Yes, but it’s one that doesn’t really matter. I’ll get to that later . . .

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