Ten simple steps to better bone health every day Step 1: Avoid taking iron and calcium together. It reduces the efficacy of both minerals. Step 2: Avoid taking large doses of zinc with calcium. At […]
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CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 10
12 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CALCIUM continued 10. You may read that vegans run the risk of calcium deficiency because the calcium in vegetables, like iron, is bound by the fibers and phytates (mineral-building chemicals […]
CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 9
12 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CALCIUM continued 7. High-fiber diets can interfere with calcium absorption, so it is best not to mix a high fiber meal with a high calcium one. If you do mix […]
CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 8
12 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CALCIUM continued 3. Calcium is best absorbed when taken in smaller amounts more frequently and with meals. For example, your body absorbs more calcium if you take one 250 milligram […]
CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 7
12 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CALCIUM Various factors affect how much of the calcium you consume really gets into your blood and is utilized by the body. Here are some things to take into considertation […]
CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 2
Osteopenia and osteoporosis There are a variety of reasons for osteopenia, some hormonal and some related to the fact that calcium absorption lessens in elderly intestines. Also, certain medications decrease the body’s ability to absorb […]
Diet and Disease Prevention Part 17
A final word about calcium Calcium hs been recommended a number of times throughout this series. It is an essential nutrient and seems to have many disease prevention benefits. Make sure you get enough Vitamin […]