Swanson Aquamin Sea Minerals: Red Mineral Algae 60 Veggie Capsules

Not sure if it's working yet, but I'll know at the end of June when I have my bone scan. There are no ill effects, however. Perfect size, easy to swallow, and I feel more stable.

The capsules are too big, sadly. I thought they were just seaweed calcium, but they are a combination of that and solids from the sea that your body can't absorb. Very disappointed.

It's overall valuable as a calcium supplement, but the inclusion of fructooligosacchatide (FOS) isn't a great choice, given that some people can't tolerate it and it isn't necessary for the other ingredients to work well. Personally, I was hoping that such a small amount (5 mg per capsule) wouldn't hurt, but even that caused me negative effects - gas and rumbling all day long. I tried removing the supplement, and the side effects stopped immediately, only to return when I went back on it again a few days later. So I know I'm not confusing these side effects with those of another substance. I also tried another brand containing Aquamin that didn't include FOS, and I didn't get any side effects with it. So I know the Aquamin itself isn't causing the problem, which is a relief because other forms of calcium do cause me gastrointestinal issues.\u00a0I've suggested to Swanson that they remove all FOS from this supplement. There's no need to limit who can use it with such an unnecessary additional ingredient.

It's overall valuable as a calcium supplement, but the inclusion of fructooligosacchatide (FOS) isn't a great choice, given that some people can't tolerate it and it isn't necessary for the other ingredients to work well. Personally, I was hoping that such a small amount (5 mg per capsule) wouldn't hurt, but even that caused me negative effects - gas and rumbling all day long. I tried removing the supplement, and the side effects stopped immediately, only to return when I went back on it again a few days later. So I know I'm not confusing these side effects with those of another substance. I also tried another brand containing Aquamin that didn't include FOS, and I didn't get any side effects with it. So I know the Aquamin itself isn't causing the problem, which is a relief because other forms of calcium do cause me gastrointestinal issues. I've suggested to Swanson that they remove all FOS from this supplement. There's no need to limit who can use it with such an unnecessary additional ingredient.

I continue to order this cause I feel better when I take it.I don't have a better way to describe it - I just feel better.AND Aquamin is the best value for the money.2 EXCELLENT reasons to get this.