3 Important Facts about Calcium
1. Calcium helps in proper digestion of food
Calcium helps break down the acid to help produce the proper digestion. Calcium also helps in losing weights.
2. Calcium prevents depression in women.
calcium deficiency might be a cause of pre-menstrual syndrome in women and prolonged state of depression, especially after giving birth.
3. Calcium is important for blood clotting.
Calcium and vitamin K are vital to be present in the blood in order to form blood clots. The blood of people who are deficient of calcium takes longer to clot and hence there is a danger of too much blood loss.
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Calcium
The National Osteoporosis Foundation says, "Calcium plays an important role in building stronger, denser bones early in life and keeping bones strong and healthy later in life." 95% of calcium is stored in the bones and teeth.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Calcium in Diet, But Not Pills, May Help You Live Longer
This article is found in Humboldt library shows how a calcium rich diet is better then just taking a pill.
""Calcium supplements seem to have minimal cardiovascular effects (Tuft University)."
http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.ezproxy.humboldt.edu/hww/results/getResults.jhtml?_DARGS=/hww/results/results_common.jhtml.34
""Calcium supplements seem to have minimal cardiovascular effects (Tuft University)."
http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.ezproxy.humboldt.edu/hww/results/getResults.jhtml?_DARGS=/hww/results/results_common.jhtml.34
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Calcium Information Resource
http://www.calciuminfo.com/about/obesity.aspx
This website provides a lot of information about calcium. It explains that the lack of calcium can lead to obesity in people. "Each 300 mg increase in regular calcium intake per day was associated with approximately 1 kg less body fat in children and 2.5-3.0 kg lower body weight in adults." Very useful information provided on the website.
This website provides a lot of information about calcium. It explains that the lack of calcium can lead to obesity in people. "Each 300 mg increase in regular calcium intake per day was associated with approximately 1 kg less body fat in children and 2.5-3.0 kg lower body weight in adults." Very useful information provided on the website.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Calcium and Nutrition
This website provides information about just how important calcium is to the body. Low doses of calcium can lead to a loss in bone mass and higher risk in bone fractures. The website also provides examples of food that will help increase the intake of calcium.
http://www.pamf.org/patients/CalciumHandout.html
http://www.pamf.org/patients/CalciumHandout.html
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Calcium Uses
Calcium Uses
- for strong teeth and bones
- minimize bone loss
- prevent osteoporosis
- for muscles
- for nerves
- blood clots
- manage weigh
- manage high blood pressure
- colon cancer
- kidney stones
- cardiovascular disease
Recommended adequate intake by the IOM for calcium
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Poor Health makes Osteoporosis Common in the U.S.
This article provides information that people with poor health can get osteoporosis. 50% of women between the ages of 45-70. Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones whereby they become brittle and can easily fracture (Natural News).
http://www.naturalnews.com/028826_osteoporosis_health.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/028826_osteoporosis_health.html
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