Hello Mary,

Whenever I take calcium I take an equal amount of magnesium and it prevents the 
constipating effect of calcium (for me).  Traditionally you are supposed to 
take cacium in a 2 to 1 ration to magnesium but I find that it works better for 
me if I take them in a one to one ratio.

Lea Ann Savage
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  Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 10:45 AM
  Subject: Re: CS>splitting nails


  Terry,

  I have trouble with all calcium for it constapates me.  Can gelatin 
substitute for calcium pills?

  Note: my nails are very stong as is my hair, but I think I need calcium.

  Thanks

  mary