Calcium as a vitamin supplement
Muscle spasms and leg cramps can be the result of extremely low calcium blood levels, as are high blood pressure, osteoporosis and colon cancer.
Available supplementation forms:
- Several studies indicate some calcium supplements may contain substantial amounts of lead – a toxic metal affecting the brain, kidneys and red blood cell manufacture
- Avoid natural oyster shell calcium, dolomite, and bone meal products unless the manufacturer provides reasonable assurance that lead levels are negligible
- Read more from Dr Murray
Kelp, cheddar cheese, collard leaves, kale, turnip greens (the leaves), almonds, Brewer’s yeast, parsley, dandelion greens, Brazil nuts, watercress, dried figs, buttermilk, sunflower seeds, yoghurt, wheat bran sesame seeds, broccoli, walnuts, pecans, peanuts
Green stuff is full of calcium: After all, where do cows get their calcium supplies?
Interactions:
Calcium interacts with many nutrients. High doses of magnesium, zinc, fiber and oxalates negatively affect calcium absorption
Alcohol, caffeine, protein, sodium, phosphates, sodium and sugar increase calcium excretion. i.e., protein in cow’s milk depletes your bones of calcium. So, as fast as you increase your calcium for healthy bones by eating dairy products, so the milk protein depletes calcium from your bones. The dairy industry has been fooling us all this time ..
NB: aluminium-containing antacids ultimately lead to an increase in bone breakdown and calcium excretion
Eat your greens …… for the best calcium your body just loves!
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