Are chewable tablets convenient to take — does this form have any special features? — "Evalar" Calcium and D3 Chewable Tablets N30.

Chewable tablets are convenient because you do not need to wash them down with water — this makes them easier to take when travelling or at work. The orange flavour makes the format pleasant for those who find ordinary capsules or tablets hard to take.

One point worth noting: the formula contains sorbitol — a sweetener that sometimes has a laxative effect in people with sensitive digestion or when consumed in large amounts. If you are prone to digestive upsets, take this into account when choosing the form of your supplement.

Calcium in the form of carbonate, which is used in these tablets, is better absorbed with food — the stomach acid released during a meal helps dissolve the carbonate. That is why chewable tablets are best taken during or immediately after a meal.