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Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:35 pm  |
Alright so since Alternative Medicine is my major, I feel compelled to share my knowledge with others. Especially when something so important comes along that I cannot help but pass it along. Ladies, this concerns all of you who are concerned about osteoporosis.
First off, let me just say the amount of information I’ve found here has been amazing! And thanks to all the great posts I finally feel like I can turn back some of the ravages of time on my looks and so, I want to return the favor in my way..
Did you know that soft drink consumption can lead to lower calcium levels? Phosphate levels in our favorite colas are quite high, and when the phosphate contents are high, and calcium levels low, phosphate causes calcium to be literally pulled out of the bones. So now this begs the question what calcium supplements do you take? And which are safest.
Forms of calcium to avoid: any derived from oyster shell or bone meal. Studies have shown these forms of calcium can contain high amounts of lead. UNLESS the manufacturer can somehow provide assurance that the levels are safe, (such as provide proof that an analysis has been done on the supplement), these forms of calcium are best to be passed up..
The best and safest calcium supplements are: calcium bound to citrates, such as fumarate, malate, succinate, and aspartate.
We ladies need to make sure we are taking care of our bodies and so I hope someone finds this useful. =o) |
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:44 pm |
Good to know! I will check out my calcium supplements.  |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:50 pm |
| Useful information! How about calcium carbonate? |
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:07 pm |
mlrox,
Calcium carbonate comes from oyster shells, so it's best to stay away from it.. |
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:11 pm |
| I agree Calcium Citrate is the best. |
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:25 pm |
Cleocatra, thanks again. If you pick up any more useful information from your studies, we would be grateful if you could share with us. Much appreciated!  |
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Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:16 pm |
Thanks so much Cleocatra for your useful information.
I just to be very interested in learning the supplement knowledge. Would you have any good books and website to share?
Thanks!!! |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:46 am |
| For sure! Soft drinks leach the calcium out and can lead to cramps because of the low levels. I take calcium to prevent cramps. Now can you give some ideas what brands are good? |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:26 pm |
| evenet wrote: |
Thanks so much Cleocatra for your useful information.
I just to be very interested in learning the supplement knowledge. Would you have any good books and website to share?
Thanks!!! |
Evenet,
Websites, there is one web site that is really quite good for general health info, though there is some promoting of his own products, he does however have some very valuable information. http://www.udoerasmus.com/index_main.htm
Books, most of the books I would recommend are quite expensive, more along the types of clinical books.. But one book I would recommend totally, and it's not expensive it "Detoxification & Healing" by Stanley Baker MD. Read that book and you'll be amazed!! Truly! Especially where folic acid and cancer are concerned. |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:52 pm |
| Cleocatra, how much folic acid would you recommend for a non-pregnant woman? Is there any difference with the age? Thanks. |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:30 pm |
| Cleocatra wrote: |
| evenet wrote: |
Thanks so much Cleocatra for your useful information.
I just to be very interested in learning the supplement knowledge. Would you have any good books and website to share?
Thanks!!! |
Evenet,
Websites, there is one web site that is really quite good for general health info, though there is some promoting of his own products, he does however have some very valuable information. http://www.udoerasmus.com/index_main.htm
Books, most of the books I would recommend are quite expensive, more along the types of clinical books.. But one book I would recommend totally, and it's not expensive it "Detoxification & Healing" by Stanley Baker MD. Read that book and you'll be amazed!! Truly! Especially where folic acid and cancer are concerned. |
Billion thanks Cleocatra! |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:01 pm |
| Yes, it's true |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:02 pm |
| Yes, it's true |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:35 pm |
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| Cleocatra, how much folic acid would you recommend for a non-pregnant woman? Is there any difference with the age? Thanks. |
m1rox,
At least 400mcg a day for a non-pregnant woman. I vary my dosage; one day I take 800mcg a day, the next I double it. Some people need higher doses, some less. I would recommend starting out at 400mcg a day, and building up to 800mcg day, because you MIGHT experience a little bit of stomach upset if you plunge into a larger dose right off. One thing I did want to mention however is to make sure you're getting an adequate amount of B-12 as well, in rare instance folic acid supplementation can create a slight drop in B-12 levels.
I strongly believe in folic acid supplementation. I also believe in the future we'll be hearing more about folic acid in relation to cancer prevention.. For instance, it's been proven to help women with persistent abnormal pap smears to return them to normal again with daily doses in the 10-20mg range. Definitely food for thought... |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:37 pm |
| evenet wrote: |
| Cleocatra wrote: |
| evenet wrote: |
Thanks so much Cleocatra for your useful information.
I just to be very interested in learning the supplement knowledge. Would you have any good books and website to share?
Thanks!!! |
Evenet,
Websites, there is one web site that is really quite good for general health info, though there is some promoting of his own products, he does however have some very valuable information. http://www.udoerasmus.com/index_main.htm
Books, most of the books I would recommend are quite expensive, more along the types of clinical books.. But one book I would recommend totally, and it's not expensive it "Detoxification & Healing" by Stanley Baker MD. Read that book and you'll be amazed!! Truly! Especially where folic acid and cancer are concerned. |
Billion thanks Cleocatra! |
You're very welcome evenet, I'm glad to help! |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:06 pm |
Cleocatra, thanks for your expertise! Another great site to learn about supplements including herbs is Sloan-Kettering. Click the following link:
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm |
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Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:57 pm |
| also some brands recommend calcium be taken with magnesium in a 1:3 ratio, and other brands recommend additional acidic supplementation (such as ACV) to enhance absorption. |
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:35 am |
| Thanks Yen, very useful !!!!! |
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:01 am |
| Cleocatra wrote: |
I also believe in the future we'll be hearing more about folic acid in relation to cancer prevention.. For instance, it's been proven to help women with persistent abnormal pap smears to return them to normal again with daily doses in the 10-20mg range. Definitely food for thought... |
For folic acid, 10 - 20mg is very high. Apart from stomach upset, are there any potential side effects from such high dosage? Might the stomach upset involve ulcers in the stomach or intestines from high dosage? |
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Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:08 pm |
my doctor actually prescribed me 90 calcium carbonate supplements and a very high dose to i think about 1000 mg............a doctor wouldnt prescribe it if they were bad?  |
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age 33 .. skin dry with odd breakout now and then. skin color best i can describe is golden brown..tans easily |
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Fri Sep 05, 2008 2:52 am |
Thank you so much for sharing this important information with us!
I was actually talking to my mom about calcium supplements the other day and didn't quite know where to look to find the best absorbed form, so this has been really helpful. Thank you again! |
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Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:27 am |
| beti wrote: |
Thank you so much for sharing this important information with us!
I was actually talking to my mom about calcium supplements the other day and didn't quite know where to look to find the best absorbed form, so this has been really helpful. Thank you again! |
Beti, you're welcome!! And just so everyone knows, proper calcium dosage is 800mg-1200mg a day. And if you can get the calcium supplement with boron included, all the better! |
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