Can I Take Obron 6 With Calcium

Obron 6 is a multivitamin and mineral product design for pregnant mothers, nursing/lactating mothers and mothers-to-be in accordance with Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). It contains 15 API in total. One of the main ingredients is calcium.

Obron 6 

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations recommend a dietary intake of 1200 mg/day of calcium for pregnant women and 1000 mg/day for non-pregnant adults (19–50 years old). Obron 6 contains calcium pantothenate, USP 10 mg and calcium from calcium carbonate 200 mg. Since the value of calcium in Obron 6 is not up to the recommended daily need, the extra can be gotten from diet.

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It is very difficult to diet alone and get the required daily needs every other day. There may be some situations whereby a pregnant woman or nursing mother may need calcium supplements such as in osteoporosis. Can other calcium supplements be used together with Obron 6?

Can Obron 6 And Calcium Supplements Be Use Together

The answer to this question depends on so many factors. A woman on an adequate diet may not need an extra supplementation with calcium. But in situations where diet alone is insufficient, adequate calcium supplements may be added.

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The type of calcium supplements should be carefully selected by a professional. Different calcium supplements come with different strengths and types of calcium. It is recommended that total calcium supplements from both Obron 6 and any other should not exceed 2,500 mg of calcium each day (3,000 mg if you're 18 or younger). Exceeding this figure can cause kidney stones which deprive your body of zinc and iron, 2 essential minerals your body needs.