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There are several types of calcium supplements on the market, but not all of them are created equal. Bone meal can be used as a calcium supplement for our Greys. While it contains a high calcium concentration and is the most affordable type of calcium, it can be difficult to assimilate and may also contain lead residues. However, there are some bone meal supplements which have been lead-tested and are guaranteed to contain negligible levels of lead. As an alternative to bone meal, we use Calcium Magnesium Liquid (½ teaspoon per day for Greys). CML, with its proper ratios, is made from calcium lactate, citrate and gluconate and it does NOT contain preservatives, sugar or milk. CML contains a much lower concentration of calcium than bone meal, so more is required, but it is readily absorbed from the intestinal tract. Calcium Magnesium Liquid is available from Nature Life, Cypress, California. A good way to test your present (powdered) calcium supplement for its absorption quality is to place 1/4 teaspoon in a 6 ounce glass of white vinegar. Stir every 5 minutes for 30 minutes. If the calcium has not dissolved, change to another brand.
Taken from:
The Importance of Calcium in Our Greys’ Diets
There are several types of calcium supplements on the market, but not all of them are created equal. Bone meal can be used as a calcium supplement for our Greys. While it contains a high calcium concentration and is the most affordable type of calcium, it can be difficult to assimilate and may also contain lead residues. However, there are some bone meal supplements which have been lead-tested and are guaranteed to contain negligible levels of lead. As an alternative to bone meal, we use Calcium Magnesium Liquid (½ teaspoon per day for Greys). CML, with its proper ratios, is made from calcium lactate, citrate and gluconate and it does NOT contain preservatives, sugar or milk. CML contains a much lower concentration of calcium than bone meal, so more is required, but it is readily absorbed from the intestinal tract. Calcium Magnesium Liquid is available from Nature Life, Cypress, California. A good way to test your present (powdered) calcium supplement for its absorption quality is to place 1/4 teaspoon in a 6 ounce glass of white vinegar. Stir every 5 minutes for 30 minutes. If the calcium has not dissolved, change to another brand.
Taken from:
The Importance of Calcium in Our Greys’ Diets
