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Calcium: Not Just for Bone Health

March 2009

You might think of calcium as just another boring mineral in our multivitamin. Or maybe you take it by itself for strong bones and teeth. Well, good for you! It’s crucial that we get enough calcium for overall health and wellness. It’s important for muscle growth, nerve health, regular heartbeat and cholesterol health. Recent studies indicate that high dietary intake of calcium provides specific health benefits for women.¹ Scientists continue to research calcium’s role in women’s health, and they hypothesize that hormones are a factor in this discrepancy between men and women. Without enough calcium, some people may experience some problems. Thankfully, calcium is available in a variety of food: salmon (with bones), seafood, almonds, broccoli, kale, kelp, whey, brewer’s yeast, molasses and, of course, dairy products. Nutrients needed to help with calcium absorption include vitamin d, magnesium and l-lysine. Consuming too much magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorous and oxalic acid can interfere with calcium absorption. If you choose to take calcium in supplement form, consider splitting up the dose for better absorption by your body. Use the chart below to find out the latest recommendations for calcium intake.

¹ www.businessweek.com

² http://www.eatright.org/ada/files/Tropicana_Fact_Sheet.pdf

†Ratings based on results of the 2012 ConsumerLab.com Vitamin and Supplement Users Survey. More information at www.consumerlab.com.

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