Calcium Citrate is an essential mineral for strong bones. Bariatric patients need extra calcium citrate to make up for lower food intakes, especially on dairy-free diets or with lactose intolerance. Malabsorptive surgeries like gastric bypass can also increase calcium needs because less calcium is absorbed from food. The BariatricPal Store has great-tasting sugar-free calcium citrate chews, patches, pills, gummies, and more.