More and more doctors today are recommending that their patients take calcium to protect them from osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, is a condition of accelerated loss of bone, is a major health problem in the United States and is responsible for well over one million fractures a year. More woman die from the complications of these fractures annually than from the combined deaths resulting from cancers of the cervix and breast. Furthermore, the gradual loss of bone may result in disfigurement, wrinkles, decreased mobility and/or calcium deposits in soft tissue (joints, kidney, arteries, etc.) leading to further complications.
Many have assumed that simply increasing dietary calcium or taking a calcium supplement will prevent bone loss. But this is not the case! Bone loss can be caused by many things, including deficiencies of other nutrients besides calcium. Nutrients like magnesium, silica, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and fluoride, to just name a few.
Many have assumed that simply increasing dietary calcium or taking a calcium supplement will prevent bone loss. But this is not the case! Bone loss can be caused by many things, including deficiencies of other nutrients besides calcium. Nutrients like magnesium, silica, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and fluoride, to just name a few.
Wow I didnt know that there were all those other nutrient deficiencies that could cause bone loss. Thanks Dr. Bob I cant wait for Part II.
ReplyDeleteDo feel bad at all many people do not know that. Many think calcium is the only nutrient to strenghten bones, but that is definetly false.
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What is the best age to start taking calcium? Can you still benefit starting at age 46?
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ReplyDeleteThe best age is starting roughly around the age of 30. But you will definetly benefit at 46. Thanks for stopping by. Come back soon!
Dr. Bob