Which calcium supplement is best for you? And how much calcium do you need?

Age and Gender: If you are over 50, most physicians recommend 1500 mg to 2500 mg of calcium per day, divided between meals. Younger people can do well with 500 to 1000 mg of calcium or calcium/magnesium per day and if you eat plenty of dairy products and dark green vegetables you may require less.

Forms of Calcium:

. Calcium Citrate is more easily absorbed than Calcium Carbonate

. Vitamin D, phosphorous and zinc enhance absorption of Calcium (product example: webber naturals Calcium Magnesium Citrate with vitamin D)

. Calcium with Magnesium strengthens bones and supports nerves and muscles.

. Krebs Cycle minerals may be better absorbed and retained (explanation of Krebs Cycle at www.webbernaturals.com)

Read supplement labels – you want 1000 mg of elemental calcium, the side panel of the bottle will tell you if that’s what you’re getting.

Remember: The body will eliminate “excess” calcium, but if you don’t have enough it will be “stolen” from your bones. Osteoporosis, the “silent thief” can cause hip, wrist and shoulder fractures as well as disfigurement. Preventive use of calcium makes good health sense.

Credit: www.newscanada.com

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