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A link about calcium supplements
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 7:39 pm
by Andrew (imported)
Re: A link about calcium supplements
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 8:01 pm
by BossTamsin (imported)
As another small note, in addition to taking calcium suppliments, you may want to consider adding a vitamin D suppliment as well. According to an osteoporosis website (
http://www.osteoporosis.ca):
"Vitamin D is crucial to calcium absorption. In fact, it increases calcium absorption by as much as 30% to 80%. The Osteoporosis Society of Canada recommends that Canadian adults receive 400 IUs of vitamin D per day (older adults should receive between 400 and 800). "
In addition, eat well. There are several other minerals (manganese, copper, magnesium) that apparently help with bones as well. By eating a healthy, varied diet, you can get these minerals in large enough quantities to help. (Although a good multi-vitamin probably can't hurt)
IEunuch.
Re: A link about calcium supplements
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 8:22 pm
by Andrew (imported)
BossTamsin (imported) wrote: Mon Jun 17, 2002 8:01 pm
As another small note, in addition to taking calcium suppliments, you may want to consider adding a vitamin D suppliment as well. According to an osteoporosis website (
http://www.osteoporosis.ca):
"Vitamin D is crucial to calcium absorption. In fact, it increases calcium absorption by as much as 30% to 80%. The Osteoporosis Society of Canada recommends that Canadian adults receive 400 IUs of vitamin D per day (older adults should receive between 400 and 800). "
In addition, eat well. There are several other minerals (manganese, copper, magnesium) that apparently help with bones as well. By eating a healthy, varied diet, you can get these minerals in large enough quantities to help. (Although a good multi-vitamin probably can't hurt)
IEunuch.
My current multi-vitamins and minerals tablet is Centrum Silver, which includes 400 IU vitamin D, plus the three minerals you mentioned. And thanks for the link.
