To facilitate absorption of Ca+ you need to take calcium carbonate with which of the following? A. Water B. Food C. Empty stomach D. Soft drink
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which option (water, food, empty stomach, or soft drink) would best facilitate the absorption of calcium. This requires evaluating the role of each option in the absorption process.
Answer
Food
The final answer is Food.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Food.
More Information
Calcium carbonate is best absorbed when taken with food because stomach acid produced while eating helps with its absorption.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that calcium carbonate can be taken on an empty stomach like calcium citrate.
Sources
- Calcium supplements: When should they be taken? - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
- Calcium in diet - UF Health - ufhealth.org
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