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Most people equate calcium with bones, which is no surprise
considering that the average person’s bones contain about three pounds
of calcium. That’s about 99 percent of the body’s calcium supplies.
From what we currently know about calcium, however, it may be involved
with more bodily functions than any other mineral. It is involved in
the health of our bones, muscles, and heart, as well as many of the
body’s cellular processes.
While dairy products contain calcium, they are not typically the best
source of calcium for most people. Even if you think you’re getting
lots of calcium from dairy products, your body may not be digesting it
adequately to extract sufficient calcium to meet its requirements.
Although Americans and Canadians tend to consume the highest amount of
dairy products in the world per capita, we have a higher incidence of
osteoporosis than most other countries. We also suffer from many of the
other calcium-deficiency symptoms. Of course, these symptoms can be
signs of other problems in the body so you should always be examined by a
physician if you are suffering from any health issues.
Common Signs of a Calcium Deficiency
Back or hip pain
Bone loss, malformed bones, or bones that are vulnerable to fractures or breaks
Brittle nails or vertical ridges on nails...follow the thread for more signs.
Cramps in feet, toes, or legs
Dental cavities or frequent toothaches
Headaches
Heart palpitations
High blood pressure
Insomnia
Joint pain
Nervousness, anxiety, or irritability
Nervous tics or twitches, or muscles that twitch
Women: painful or lengthy periods or excessive bleeding during periods
Source: The Phytozyme Cure by Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD.
Food Sources of Highly-Absorbable Calcium
Highly usable sources of calcium include: almonds, almond butter,
broccoli, carrot juice, carrots, dark leafy greens, kale, kelp, navy
beans, oats, sesame seeds, sesame butter (tahini), soymilk and tofu
(organic only since soy is heavily contaminated by genetically-modified
organisms—GMOs), wild salmon and sardines.
Choosing a Calcium Supplement
Avoid calcium supplements that contain fillers, colors or chemicals.
The manufacturer should be able to provide verification by a
third-party laboratory that the supplements are free of lead—a metal
that is frequently found in many calcium supplements.
A new study of over 9000 women from McGill University found that those women who took 1000 mg. calcium supplements lived longer than those who didn’t.
There are different forms of calcium such as carbonate, citrate,
lactate, and gluconate. Calcium citrate and gluconate are usually
better absorbed by most people. These forms can be taken at any time
during the day but when taken a couple of hours before bed can often
help improve sleep quality. Carbonate usually needs to be taken with
food or immediately after food to enhance absorption. Ideally, calcium
is best absorbed when taken along with magnesium.
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