What about calcium?!
What about calcium?
Answers:
If you are on a veggie diet and NOT consuming huge amounts of protein (like a typical meatie) then calcium is NOT a problem!
The reason folks are having calcium trouble is that the human body has only one method to remove excess, unneeded amino acids from the bloodstream and that is to bind them with calcium! Where do you think all those kidney stones come from
Milk is NOT a good source of calcium since on any normal diet (meatie or veggie) the excess protein in the milk will require MORE calcium than is present in the milk! Look at the epidemiology of osteoporosis and you'll see the dairy industry 'milk for healthy bones' campaign has and is failing since osteoporosis rates are rising in the folks that started drinking mass quantities of dairy! Vegans still have the lowest rate of bone loss of any group measured. Don't take our word for it, run a few searches on "vegan osteoporosis" and the like to see the research for yourself.
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Green leafy vegetables such as kale are as good or better than milk as calcium sources. Other good sources include: White/Wholemeal bread, Taco Shells, Oats, Soyabeans, Tofu, Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Pistachios, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Flax Seed, Carob, Carrots, Cabbage, Garlic, Parsley Spirulina, Chives, Seaweed, Cauliflower, Okra, Cassava, Figs, Papaya, Rhubarb, Molasses...
If you are Vegetarian Milk, if you are Vegan Spinach.
For the fellow who said milk - milk is a lousy source of calcium. Only 10% of the calcium in milk is bioavailable after processing. Calcium set tofu beats that by a mile.
25 almonds are better than a cup of milk.
Calcium is readily available in many foods. Supplement if you're worried. The key to calcium is vitamin D. You need D to process your calcium. If you are lighter skinned you can get your RDA of D from 10 minutes in the sun shine with your arms exposed. Darker skinned folks take 20 minutes to half an hour. No sunscreen. Supplement if you like. But we store D for years. It's very likely that after summer sun from your childhood, you've got enough D stores to last you a lifetime.
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Calcium (IPA: /?kalsi?m/) is the chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. It has an atomic mass of 40.078. Calcium is a soft grey alkaline earth metal, and is the fifth most abundant element in the Earth's crust. It is essential for living organisms, particularly in cell physiology, and is the most common metal in many animals
Calcium is an important component of a healthy diet. A deficit can affect bone and tooth formation, while overretention can cause kidney stones. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium. Dairy products, such as milk and cheese, are a well-known source of calcium. However, some individuals are allergic to dairy products and even more people, particularly those of non Indo-European descent, are lactose-intolerant, leaving them unable to consume dairy products. Fortunately, many other good sources of calcium exist. These include: seaweeds such as kelp, wakame and hijiki; nuts and seeds (like almonds and sesame); blackstrap molasses; beans; oranges; amaranth; collard greens; okra; rutabaga; broccoli; dandelion leaves; kale; and fortified products such as orange juice and soy milk. The calcium content of most foods can be found in the USDA National Nutrient Database.[2]
Calcium is essential for the normal growth and maintenance of bones and teeth, and calcium requirements must be met throughout life. Long-term calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, in which the bone deteriorates and there is an increased risk of fractures. Calcium has also been found to assist in the production of lymphatic fluids.
Recommended Adequate Intake by the IOM for Calcium:[1]
Age Calcium (mg/day)
0 to 6 months 210
7 - 12 months 270
1 to 3 years 500
4 to 8 years 800
9 to 18 years 1300
19 to 50 years 1000
51+ years 1200
Calcium supplements are used to prevent and to treat calcium deficiencies. There are conflicting recommendations about when to take calcium supplements. However, most experts agree that no more than 500 mg should be taken at a time because the percent of calcium absorbed decreases as the amount of calcium in the supplement increases.[1] It is recommended to spread doses throughout the day, with the last dose near bedtime. Recommended daily calcium intake varies from 1000 to 1500 mg, depending upon the stage of life.
In July 2006, a report citing research from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington claimed that women in their 50s gained 5 pounds less in a period of 10 years by taking more than 500 mg of calcium supplements than those who did not. However, the doctor in charge of the study, Dr. Alejandro J. Gonzalez also noted it would be stretching it to suggest calcium supplements as a weight-limiting aid.[3]
Calcium carbonate is the most common and least expensive calcium supplement. It can be difficult to digest and causes gas in some people. Taking magnesium with it can help to prevent constipation. Calcium carbonate is 40% elemental calcium. 1000 mg will provide 400 mg of calcium. It is recommended to take this supplement with food to aid in absorption. In some calcium supplements based on calcium carbonate, vitamin D is added to aid in absorption. Vitamin D is needed for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.[4] [5]
Calcium citrate is more easily absorbed (bioavailability is 2.5 times higher than calcium carbonate), easier to digest and less likely to cause constipation and gas than calcium carbonate. It also has a lower risk of contributing to the formation of kidney stones. Calcium citrate is about 21% elemental calcium. 1000 mg will provide 210 mg of calcium. It is more expensive than calcium carbonate and more of it must be taken to get the same amount of calcium.
Calcium phosphate costs more than calcium carbonate, but less than calcium citrate. It is easily absorbed and is less likely to cause constipation and gas than either.
Calcium lactate and calcium aspartate are both more easily digested, but more expensive than calcium carbonate
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