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Article Title: Be Sure To Get Your Calcium
Author: John Sanderson
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We’ve heard it from the days of childhood – calcium is good for
the teeth and bones. While it is true that calcium is absolutely
necessary to the health and strength of bones and teeth, this
essential mineral also serves several other important purposes
in the body. Yet, many people routinely fail to consume enough
calcium in their daily diets.

In addition to the benefits to teeth and bones, calcium plays a
role in helping the blood to clot when it needs to, helping the
nerves and muscles to perform their tasks, and the maintenance
of cell membranes. It is also important to the prevention of
debilitating bone diseases, such as osteoporosis.

Despite the importance of consuming adequate amounts of calcium
daily, some studies have found that as much as 75% of people in
the United States do not have a sufficient daily intake of
calcium. Those following strict vegetarian diets, especially
vegan, must be particularly careful concerning calcium intake
levels.

Fortunately, there are several varieties of calcium supplements
on the market. Adults need between 1000 mgs and 1300 mgs of
calcium per day, and should not supplement beyond 2500 mgs, as
that can cause other health problems. Your health care
professional can help you to choose the amount that you need
daily, as preexisting conditions, such as bone loss or damage
due to previous deficiencies, can make a difference in how much
you should be taking daily.

Some types of calcium supplements are absorbed more easily by
the body than others. However, some may be preferable for other
reasons. The most common calcium supplements include calcium
citrate, calcium carbonate, oyster shell or bone meal based
calcium supplements, coral calcium, and calcium gluconate and
calcium lactate based supplements.

In choosing your supplement, you should be aware of how to read
the label to ensure that you are getting the amount of calcium
that you think you are. Elemental calcium is the term used for
the calcium that your body will be able to absorb. Some
supplements have this and other types of calcium, but it is
only the elemental calcium that can count towards your daily
intake. Calcium is absorbed best in acidic circumstances, which
is why many supplements are recommended for use after meals,
when the stomach acids are at higher levels.

Current research has found that calcium citrate is the most
efficient of the supplements, meaning that the body absorbs it
easily. However, although it is absorbed easier and can be
taken at any time of day, whether or not there is food in the
stomach, this type often contains less of the elemental
calcium, and thus more pills daily will be needed. Calcium
carbonate is the most common over the counter calcium
supplement and should be taken after meals, because of the
increased stomach acid. These, however, should be watched for
sodium content.

Calcium is essential for good health and supplements are an
excellent way to ensure that you are not among the many people
who regularly do not consume the amount of calcium needed
daily. There are a variety of factors to be taken into account
when choosing a calcium supplement. A little research and
consultation with a nutritional specialist can help you to
choose the best calcium supplement for your individual needs.


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