http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/150 Things to know about liquid calcium
We all know that calcium is important for proper teeth and bone growth and
maintenance. There are other reasons we need adequate amounts of calcium in
our bodies. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, “calcium is
required for vascular contraction and vasodilation, muscle function, nerve
transmission, intracellular signaling and hormonal secretion, though less
than 1% of total body calcium is needed to support these critical metabolic
functions.” So even though 99% of calcium is needed by our bones and teeth,
there are other important reasons to consider a liquid calcium [1]
supplement. When considering a *liquid calcium* supplement, it’s important
to keep in mind the recommended daily intake of calcium. According to Food
and Nutrition Board, as of 2010, adult men (aged 19-70) need 1000 mg/day of
calcium, while women (aged 19-50) need 1000 mg/day and women over 50 need
1200mg/day. There are plenty of food sources of calcium, such as milk,
yogurt, cheeses, but sometimes food sources are not enough. Our need for
calcium goes up as we age and our bones start to lose mass. When it comes to
taking a /liquid calcium/ supplement, there are many things to think about.
There are many forms of calcium available as supplements, such as carbonate,
citrate, gluconate, lactate, and phosphate. The different forms have
different benefits and drawbacks. One of the most important aspects to
consider about the different forms of calcium is each forms level of
elemental calcium. Elemental calcium is the amount of calcium that your body
can actually absorb. For example, calcium citrate is 21% elemental, so for
every 1000mg of calcium citrate you take, your body is absorbing 210 mg.
According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, there are a few groups who
are at a higher risk of becoming deficient in calcium. These groups are:
postmenopausal women, Amenorrheic women and the female athlete triad,
Individuals with lactose intolerance or cow's milk allergy, and Vegetarians.
These people would benefit from considering a liquid calcium supplement.
There are also factors that may affect our ability to absorb calcium, such as
age and low levels of Vitamin D as well as high intake of caffeine, sodium
and alcohol. While calcium is a very important mineral in our body, at the
end of the day only you can know if you need to take supplemental calcium.
There are many different calcium supplements available on the market, so make
sure to do your research and as always, consult your doctor if you have any
questions or concerns. [1] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/liquid-calcium-magnesiumhttp://liquidhealth.posterous.com/new-content-from-liquid-health-12421 http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/150 Things to know about liquid calcium We all know that calcium is important for proper teeth and bone growth and maintenance. There are other reasons we need adequate amounts of calcium in our bodies. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, “calcium is r ... http://liquidhealth.posterous.com
We all know that calcium is important for proper teeth and bone growth and
maintenance. There are other reasons we need adequate amounts of calcium in
our bodies. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, “calcium is
required for vascular contraction and vasodilation, muscle function, nerve
transmission, intracellular signaling and hormonal secretion, though less
than 1% of total body calcium is needed to support these critical metabolic
functions.” So even though 99% of calcium is needed by our bones and teeth,
there are other important reasons to consider a liquid calcium [1]
supplement. When considering a *liquid calcium* supplement, it’s important
to keep in mind the recommended daily intake of calcium. According to Food
and Nutrition Board, as of 2010, adult men (aged 19-70) need 1000 mg/day of
calcium, while women (aged 19-50) need 1000 mg/day and women over 50 need
1200mg/day. There are plenty of food sources of calcium, such as milk,
yogurt, cheeses, but sometimes food sources are not enough. Our need for
calcium goes up as we age and our bones start to lose mass. When it comes to
taking a /liquid calcium/ supplement, there are many things to think about.
There are many forms of calcium available as supplements, such as carbonate,
citrate, gluconate, lactate, and phosphate. The different forms have
different benefits and drawbacks. One of the most important aspects to
consider about the different forms of calcium is each forms level of
elemental calcium. Elemental calcium is the amount of calcium that your body
can actually absorb. For example, calcium citrate is 21% elemental, so for
every 1000mg of calcium citrate you take, your body is absorbing 210 mg.
According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, there are a few groups who
are at a higher risk of becoming deficient in calcium. These groups are:
postmenopausal women, Amenorrheic women and the female athlete triad,
Individuals with lactose intolerance or cow's milk allergy, and Vegetarians.
These people would benefit from considering a liquid calcium supplement.
There are also factors that may affect our ability to absorb calcium, such as
age and low levels of Vitamin D as well as high intake of caffeine, sodium
and alcohol. While calcium is a very important mineral in our body, at the
end of the day only you can know if you need to take supplemental calcium.
There are many different calcium supplements available on the market, so make
sure to do your research and as always, consult your doctor if you have any
questions or concerns. [1] http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/liquid-calcium-magnesiumhttp://liquidhealth.posterous.com/new-content-from-liquid-health-12421 http://www.liquidhealthinc.com/node/150 Things to know about liquid calcium We all know that calcium is important for proper teeth and bone growth and maintenance. There are other reasons we need adequate amounts of calcium in our bodies. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, “calcium is r ... http://liquidhealth.posterous.com
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