I have an irrational fear of osteoporosis.
Actually, it’s not that irrational. My aunt had a severe case and it was sad to see my tiny aunt get even shorter as she hunched over.
Enter calcium. Enter me having great intentions to take a calcium supplement but being terrible about it.
Enter Adora Calcium chocolate disks.
Two of these give you the typical recommended amount of calcium. (Check with your doc for your specific needs.) And seriously, they taste awesome. The milk chocolate one is a bit chalky but the dark chocolate one tastes like legit chocolate.
When Adora offered to send me a sample, I had a few questions about taking calcium and they let me play Q&A with their nutritionist partner, Heather Bauer.
1. Is it possible to take too much calcium? Chocolate is easy to eat! 
Calcium is important but it is possible to take too much. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for most adults is 1000mg and the DRI committee has established an upper limit of 2500 mg/day. I usually recommend that my clients remove their Adora supplements for that day from the box and set aside to avoid losing track.
2. When is the ideal time to take calcium? With a meal? AM? PM?
Our stomach acid helps keep calcium soluble thereby increasing absorption. As a result, I always recommend taking calcium supplements with meals.
3. If someone had a calcium deficiency, is it possible to reverse that or are weak bones something you can only prevent from getting worse but can’t improve?
While calcium supplements cannot correct or reverse a deficiency and/or weak bones, they can prevent your condition from getting worse.
And…one of you has a chance to win Adora Calcium chocolate disks. Tasty! Good for your bones! yay!
To enter, like Adora on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.
For a bonus entry, and in honor of Valentine’s day, tell me some you…wait for it!…ADORE.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Contest will end the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 15 when I put up the next post.
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I adore the sound of the ocean
Happy Valentine’s Day!
1 in every 2 women will develop osteoporosis so I don’t think your fear is very irrational! I follow Adora on twitter!
I adore my boxer dog, Mattie. And I adore looking at pics of Maizey. It cracks me up how similar the postures and personalities of boxers are
I liked Adora on FB!
I adore my younger sister. She’s studying abroad right now and, while I miss her, I am so proud of the fearless, resourceful, and independent young woman she has become.
Liked them!!
Adore my grandma, who is 97 and still moving along as if she’s a young lady at heart!
I liked them on FB!
I followed Adora on Twitter!
I adore my new puppy, Rufio! He’s a fluffy standard poodle!
I adore chocolate!!!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife´s last [type] ..Fun Heart Facts
Following on TWITTER
I like Adora on FB!
Jen´s last [type] ..DATE NIGHT…GRANDPARENT STYLE
I follow Adora on twitter (sunnyside_life)
Jen´s last [type] ..DATE NIGHT…GRANDPARENT STYLE
I ADORE my husband
Jen´s last [type] ..DATE NIGHT…GRANDPARENT STYLE
I adore my little dog Margot
BroccoliHut´s last [type] ..Chocolate—the Gift of Health
I absolutely adore my BFF and my Mom. couldn’t live without ‘em!
I liked Adore on Facebook
Aaand followed them on Twitter!
I adore coffee!
Whitney @ The Adventures of Now´s last [type] ..Valentine’s Day
Following them on Twitter
follow them on twitter
I like them on Facebook!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss´s last [type] ..All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.
I adore my boyfriend. It’s true!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss´s last [type] ..All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.
I adore my sweet, sweet parents, who sent me gorgeous flowers today for Valentine’s Day!
Amanda´s last [type] ..Pop of Color
hmm. I adore…lots of things. right now though, family, friends, and quiet time in the early morning top my list.
Liked Adora on facebook– and i love them in real life!!
i adore my husband, my kids, and my sweet boxer, Maggie!
Hi Teri,
I “Adore” my husband of 26 years and we are working on staying healthy for another 26 years. I would love to try the Adore calcium chocolates.
I adore chocolate – so the adora disks would be perfect for me!
followed them on twitter!
i adore baskets of homemade food from my parents since i’m away at school!!
I followed Adora on Facebook!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction´s last [type] ..Chobani Giveaway
I followed Adora on Twitter!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction´s last [type] ..Chobani Giveaway
I ADORE GREEK YOGURT…..yumyumyumyum!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction´s last [type] ..Chobani Giveaway
I adore my wonderful family. I’m so lucky to have such incredible people as my parents and brothers. They, on the other hand, not so lucky
kristen
indianapolis
I adore my dad who gets me through everything from hard workouts to impossible schoolwork! He’s my best friend and i don’t know what I’d do without him!
I liked adora on Facebook and followed on twitter!
What a great suggestion -just when my doctor is telling me I need to look for a calcium supplement. Follwed Adora on FB.
And now for somethings I adore…. that first cup of Earl Grey tea in the morning, catching the subway just as I arrive on the platform and adorable puppies that are still a bit chubby!
I adore my amazing family.
I definitely need to focus on including more Calcium in my life – and it’s hard! The whole supplement thing totally confuses me too – but it’s scary what being deficient in calcium can lead too!
Laura @ LauraLivesLife´s last [type] ..Stolen (but still Veggie-filled) WIAW
I adore my awesome bf
Now following Adora on twitter
I adore chocolate, my cat and dog, my fiance and my amazing friends!
I adore my Nana. I actually have Amazon.com auto-ship her Adora disks, but can’t justify the expense for myself
I tweeted!
Jasper @ crunchylittlebites´s last [type] ..you may call it “gross!”…I call it “lunch!”
I liked you on facebook!
Jasper @ crunchylittlebites´s last [type] ..you may call it “gross!”…I call it “lunch!”
I adore my aunt (I live with her and pay minimal room and board for a gorgeous suite and fresh veggies every week! she’s awesome!)
Jasper @ crunchylittlebites´s last [type] ..you may call it “gross!”…I call it “lunch!”
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