myLot Discussions| do calcium tablets provide calcuim or help absorb calcium? | | am lactose intolerant and i do remember that when i was unable to get a hold of calci-aid orange juice drink (it was already phased out then. it is now in tablet form) i took calcium tablets since i was pregnant and two of us need it already. i gave birth and relied on added calcium in drinks for my calcium requirements. however, i recently thought of going back to calcium tablets until i read that calcium tablets help absorb calcium. i thought they were supplements already in the first place? | |
| | Too much calcium is not good!!! | | Since birth mothers are saying drink milk,it is good for the bones and teeth... but did you ever ask to yourselfwhat if my calcium level will exceed the normal!
Just I read the other day too much calcium in our body is not good...the excess one will go to our urine and form calcium oxalateand this will turn then to renal or kidney stones...
So, we must be aware of our calcium levels... | |
| | Are you aware of calcium disorders? | | With doctors noticing a rise in number of young patients with weak bones, the generation does not seem to be heading towards a smooth old age. If at the age of 20 person has bones that are unable to support him, one can only shudder thinking what will happen in old age. What do you think? | |
| | | Forget About Calcium Supplements | | Al Sears, MD has given some free medical advice today. Don't waste your money on calcium supplements,he said. According to him,do not expect to build strong bones or avoid osteoporosis by taking these supplements.
He cited two tests- the Harvard Nurses' Study and an Australian study. Both studies confirmed that Calcium intake does not prevent fractures due to bone loss. In fact nurses who had the highest calcium intakes actually had an increased risk of bone fracture.
Al Sears explained that it is actually hormones and exercise that controls bone loss. If a person wants strong bones for life, there are six things that need to be done.
1.Exercise:The best to increase bone density and reduce fractures is body weight exercises(like calisthenics)and resistance training.
2.Skip calcium supplements: Get your calcium through your diet. Eat a variety of small fish, dark, leafy green vegetables, almonds and cashews, or dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt.
3.Take a vitamin D supplement: The recommendation is 400 IU per day. It helps the body to absorb calcium and maintain bone density. Without vitamin... | |
| | | What other foods foods rich in calcium? | | When we heard of calcium, the first food that comes to our mind is "milk" and other milk related products. My 8 year old daughter doest want to drink milk anymore. And I hate of being see here with bone problems in the future. Can anyone recommend what other foods that are rich in calcium? es, almonds and cashews, or dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt.
3.Take a vitamin D supplement: The recommendation is 400 IU per day. It helps the body to absorb calcium and maintain bone density. Without vitamin D, calcium supplements are worthless. The best source of vitamin D is the sun -10 to 15 minutes of exposure a day should be enough.
4.Eat your greens:Vitamin K found in dark leafy greens regulates calcium while stabilizing bones in addition to regulating blood clotting.
5.Eat foods rich in B-complex vitamins: Your body also uses a variety of B vitamins in bone building.The best sources are liver, eggs, lean meats, yeast, fish, raw nuts, asparagus, broccoli and bananas.
6.Get a blood test: A simple blood test will tell you how your hormone levels affect your bone health. This is the best way to determine the health of your bones and your... | |
| | Ladies need your help re Calcium supplements!!! | | Friends, its advisable to take calcium supplements as you get older to ward of osteopororsis. The only type of calcium supplemnt I can get here is Shellcall, which I am told is dangerous as it gives kidney stones.Please tell me what type of calcium supplements you take, are they herbal or over the counter types?I'm really interested to get some herbal ones, but perhaps it's not possible...anyway I'm sure my lady friends on mylot will have lots of valuable info to share.I'm abit worried as I have a mild arthritis and really do need to take something to compensate for this. | |
| | | Do you need to take Calcium with Vitamin D? | | I take 1200IU of Vitamin D daily and was wondering if Vitamin D reduces or interferes with Calcium absorpion? I know Calcium is good for bones and I do have a little bit in my diet from milk and cereal but I am not asking if it's good to take a Calcium supplement, just if Vitamin D reduces Calcium. | |
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