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Thursday, September 29, 2011

CALCIUM FACTS


I read this article in the BHG May 2011 magazine regarding facts about calcium.  Women under 50 need 1,000 mg a day; older women need 1,200 mg a day.  Calcium is a critical building block for strong bones.
  1. Low-fat dairy delivers more calcium.  
  2. Milk isn't your only option. Calcium is also found in roasted almonds, green leafy vegetables and canned salmon.
  3. Absorption depends on vitamin D.  Skin makes vitamin D in response to sunlight (about 30 minutes of unprotected exposure a week), or you can take a vitamin D supplement.
  4. Big doses are best divided.  Portion out your daily quota in 2 - 3 mini doses.  Limit dosage to about 500 mg each time.
  5. Dose and pill size aren't synonymous.  Check the label for the actual amount of calcium within each pill and adjust your dosage to the level.

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