Calcium

Calcium   Calcium is needed for so many processes in side the body. Calcium is vital for the proper formation of strong healthy bones and teeth; for healthy gums; for a regular heartbeat and transmission of nerve impulses. Calcium lowers cholesterol, and helps prevent cardiovascular disease. Continued Below

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Calcium and magnesium are important components of a healthy diet and minerals necessary for life....(the magnesium must be at least one half of the calcium in the supplement because Calcium depletes magnesium)

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High calcium intakes or high calcium absorption were previously thought to contribute to the development of kidney stones. However, in more recent research a high calcium intake has been associated with a LOWER risk for kidney stones.

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Long-term calcium deficiency can lead to rickets and poor blood clotting and in the case of a menopausal woman, it can lead to osteoporosis, in which the bone deteriorates and there is an increased risk of fractures.

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Dairy products, such as milk and cheese, are a well-known source of calcium. Vegans, avoid dairy products for ethical and health reasons, BUT CAN TAKE SUPPLEMENTS.

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Research has found an association between diets high in animal protein and increased urinary calcium loss from the bones. *

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In vertebrates, calcium ions are of such vital importance to many physiological  processes, that the body maintains the concentration of calcium within specific limits to ensure homeostasis is maintained.

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Different tissues contain calcium in different concentrations. In humans, the total body content of calcium is mostly present in the form of bone mineral(roughly 99%).

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(Calcium fortified orange juice often contains vitamin D3 derived from lanolin, and is thus unacceptable for vegans. ) (However Mother does not approve of the use of fruits in the form of juices). It is much better for you to just eat the fruit. You can take a vegan calcium supplement.

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Some Calcium supplements are chelated. The 'chelate' keeps the calcium soluble in the intestine. Thus, on an empty stomach, in some individuals, chelates might be absorbed better.

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The calcium content of most foods can be found in the USDA National Nutrient Database.

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Milk is an excellent source of dietary calcium because it has a high concentration of calcium and the calcium in milk is excellently absorbed. Calcium Citrate is more easily digested and absorbed than calcium carbonate if taken on empty stomach and less likely to cause constipation and gas than calcium carbonate.

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Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium. An overlooked source of calcium is eggshell, which can be ground into a powder and mixed into food or a glass of water. (Mother cautions that the salmonella contributed by eggs, is found on the eggshell and you should most definitely clean the shell with rubbing alcohol and let it dry for 3 minutes before using it for food).

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Calcium

Read The Complete Article in Wikipedia, Dec 13, 2008

* Calcium. (2008, December 11). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

Retrieved 10:40, December 13, 2008

....the prevention of muscle cramps; is essential in blood clotting; helps prevent cancer; provides energy; participates in the protein structuring of DNA and RNA; is involved in the activation of several enzymes; maintains proper cell membrane permeability; aids in neuromuscular activity; helps keep skin healthy; protects against the development of preeclampsia during pregnancy.

DEFICIENCIES: Calcium Deficiency can lead to: lead being absorbed by the body in the bones and, teeth, aching joints, brittle nails, eczema, elevated blood cholesterol, heart, palpitations, hypertension (high blood pressure), insomnia, muscle cramps, nervousness, numbness in the arms and/or legs, a pasty complexion, rheumatoid arthritis, rickets, tooth decay, cognitive impairment, convulsions, depression, delusions, hyperactivity.

  SOURCES: dairy foods, salmon (with bones), sardines, seafood, dark green leafy vegetables. almonds, asparagus, blackstrap molasses, brewer's yeast, broccoli, buttermilk, cabbage, carob, cheese, collards, dandelion greens, dulse, figs, filberts, goat's milk, kale, kelp, milk, mustard greens, oats, prunes, sesame seeds, soybeans, tofu, turnip greens, watercress, whey, yogurt.[3] *

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** Calcium in biology. (2011, June 4). In Wikipedia,

The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:55, July 27, 2011

Calcium is essential for living organisms, particularly in cell physiology, where movement of the calcium ion Ca2+ into and out of the cytoplasm functions as a signal for many cellular processes. As a major material used in mineralization of bones and shells, calcium is the most abundant metal by mass in many animals.

Calcium is an important component of a healthy diet and a mineral necessary for life. 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."

Approximately ninety-nine percent of the body's calcium is stored in the bones and teeth. The rest of the calcium in the body has other important uses, such as some exocytosis, especially neurotransmitter release, and muscle contraction. In the electrical conduction system of the heart, calcium replaces sodium as the mineral that depolarizes the cell, proliferating the action potential.

Fortunately..(for vegans), many 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; figs; quinoa; amaranth; collard greens; okra; rutabaga; broccoli; dandelion leaves; kale; and fortified products such as orange juice and soy milk.

A diet high in fruit, vegetables and cereals was demonstrated to result in greater femoral bone mineral density in older men, in comparison to a range of other diets.

Diets high in candy were found to result in lower bone density in both men and women.

Vitamin D is added to some calcium supplements. Proper vitamin D status is important because vitamin D is converted to a hormone in the body which then induces the synthesis of intestinal proteins responsible for calcium absorption.

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 chelates are synthetic calcium compounds, with calcium bound to an organic molecule, such as malate, aspartate, or fumarate. These forms of calcium may be better absorbed on an empty stomach. However, in general they are absorbed similarly to calcium carbonate and other common calcium supplements when taken with food. The 'chelate' mimics the action that natural food performs by keeping the calcium soluble in the intestine. Thus, on an empty stomach, in some individuals, chelates might theoretically be absorbed better. **

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Read an article in Wikipedia with references and links Jan 11, 2012

*** Calcium. (2012, January 11). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

Retrieved 18:01, January 11, 2012.

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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."

A lifelong deficit of Calcium can affect bone and tooth formation.

Some individuals are allergic to dairy products and even more people, particularly those of non Indo-European descent, are lactose-intolerant.Fortunately, many good sources of calcium exist.

Approximately ninety-nine percent of the body's calcium is stored in the bones and teeth.

Mother always reccomends Calcium Citrate with at lest half as much Magnesium for ease of digestion.

Research suggests that calcium "might contribute to a moderate degree to the prevention of adenomatous colonic polyps".

When you are looking to get your calcium from plants, cultivated vegetables generally have less calcium than wild plants.

Calcium levels in mammals are tightly regulated by the body.

Calcium is released from the bone into the blood.

Bone acts as a major mineral storage site for Calcium.

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