Barimelts Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D3 & Magnesium, 120 Smooth-Dissolving Tablets (1-Month Supply), Bariatric Calcium Supplements for Women, Natural Berry Flavor​

I’ve been taking these for over 3 years since my surgery. I see where some say they don’t like the taste, but I feel it’s necessary so I just do it- it’s not bad. Yes texture is a little chalky too, but again- it’s doable. It has been effective keeping my calcium levels on track. Dissolves easily, easy to take. They smell and taste good, except that I have to say- seems like less so in the past 3-4 months or so… seems to me like maybe they changed something, but I still buy it. I use other barimelt products as well. If you have had bariatric surgery I highly recommend this brand of calcium and other supplements.

Ok so I really don’t like taking pills. But these are very good in taste. And it does dissolves pretty quick. You would think your eating candy.

I like the taste of these, and once you crack them with your teeth, they disappear in no time. The Solaray Cal-Mag Citrate Chewables didn't taste as good, and sent me to the bathroom. The Jarrow Bone-Up powder did the same. The caramel-like chews were disgustingly oversweetened, with horrible ingredients. The Bariatric Advantage Chewable tablets are just plain foul.After doing days of research, and trying multiple products, BariMelts:* doesn't contain magnesium citrate, or give me diarrhea.* doesn't have mono & diglycerides, proplylene glycol, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners or artificial colorings.* doesn't contain added sugar or corn syrup.* doesn't contain sorbitol or xylitol. (These also cause the runs.)* provides 1 month of 1000mg of calcium citrate per day at a reasonable cost.

This is probably my first Amazon review. I had a thyroidectomy and as a result my parathyroids stopped working requiring that I be on calcium the rest of my life. The surgery also left me with some swallowing issues. Because of the swallowing issues, I have been ordering liquid calcium which worked fine -- until I needed to fly. Because the liquid does not come in a prescription bottle, and I need more than the 3 allowable ounces, I have been having to check my bags for longer trips. After a lot of research (I have a PhD in research from a top medical school), I found these on Amazon. Again, because of the swallowing issues, I was dubious -- but these are fantastic! They taste fine and I don't wait for them to dissolve in my mouth.. I just chew them up and swallow them. I've even dissolved them in water and drank them down with no issues. (I looked on the manufacturer website and chewing and dissolving in water is fine since absorption takes place in the intestine). They are a bit pricey -- but the convenience makes them well worth the money. I have not had my calcium levels measured since I started using these -- but I have not had any hypo-calcemia symptoms (e.g. numb lips)... I will update this when I get labs drawn. I expect my labs to be better as I can take these on a schedule versus liquid (Not only can I take them on a plane, I can take them with me around town when running errands. I set my time for every 4 hours and take them). Again, this is my first Amazon review to the best of my recollection... but I want others that have the same swallowing issues as me to know how easy these are to take. UPDATE: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A YEAR (SINCE SURGERY) MY CALCIUM VALUES WERE IN NORMAL RANGE. NO MORE HYPOCALCEMIA SYMPTOMS. SO, TO CLOSE THIS OUT -- THIS PRODUCT WORKS. IT'S PRICEY... BUT IT WORKS.

Third time buying these yummy meltaway vitamins and normally they are great. However the last shipment is stale; it has a bad taste or it absorbed another flavor of something it was stored next to. It's a meltaway, so its more pouris than regular vitamins. I have to take these 3xs a day and I'm dreading it.

I have been using this product consistently for over 3 years now so I figured it was time to do a review. My body is unable to regulate calcium on it's own due to a permanent side effect from cancer. As a result, I have to take 3,000mg of calcium spaced in 5 doses throughout the day. Absorption is key otherwise I end up in the emergency room.I tried many, many variations of calcium and this one by far produced the most stable results for me. The product is very consistent and the dose is reliable- I would be able to tell IMMEDIATELY if this was not the case. The taste is not bad at all and is mild compared to the competitor's products. I still have to take them even if I have a stomach bug and I am able to get them down.They are very easy to consume. I have to be able to dose on the fly without water and I can do this with ease. I have been known to dose while leading meetings or conducting town halls because I can't get off schedule. If I partially chew and wash down with water it's even easier.The body absorbs these fast. If I start having symptoms of numbness and tingling or muscle cramps I do an emergency dose of these and feel relief within 15 or 20 minutes. This to me signals they would be very effective for anyone needing calcium supplementation.I was able to eliminate my separate magnesium and d3 supplements since this is an all in one product. I frequently have to have my minerals checked and the balance of the these three components seems to be perfect as I maintain all 3 well with this product.If I can manage to consume 12-15 tabs a day, every day, for over 3 years so I can stay alive I suspect most anyone can tolerate the mild berry flavor and consistency.I consider myself a calcium citrate connoisseur due to this disorder and in my opinion this product is fantastic.Update: Starting year 7 of using this as my calcium. I'm over 250 bottles in and have only had 3 bottles with broken tablets. If you are worried about the photos of dust piles, know it is abnormal.