| Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the | | | | that is becoming epidemic. Almost 50% of women |
| body. It is necessary for strong healthy teeth and | | | | over age 50 and one in four men in the US will suffer |
| bones. 99% of the body's supply of calcium is found | | | | a bone fracture due to Osteoporosis. Most of the |
| in the teeth and bones. The remaining 1% is found in | | | | time Osteoporosis is diagnosed too late in its |
| the blood and that 1% plays a vital role in maintaining | | | | progression resulting in rapid bone loss. |
| healthy organs. | | | | Mainstream medicine prescribes Bisphosphonate drugs |
| Because Americans don't get enough calcium in their | | | | to treat Osteoporosis, but these type of drugs may |
| daily diet, the body will steel what it needs from your | | | | be associated with serious side effects such as bone |
| bones, which will increase your risk for osteoporosis. | | | | decay (Osteonecrosis) in the jaw and irregular heart |
| Being deficient in calcium also increases other risks | | | | rhythm linked to strokes. These drugs don't build new |
| such as colon cancer, obesity, heart disease, migraine | | | | bone, which is crucial in prevention of bone disease. |
| headaches and PMS. It is very important to combine | | | | Striving for optimal bone health also requires a focus |
| calcium with magnesium because calcium can't be | | | | on bone strength. In addition to supplementation, |
| completely absorbed without it. | | | | start doing weight bearing exercise with light weights. |
| It is very crucial to take calcium/magnesium | | | | Osteoporosis can be prevented through lifestyle |
| supplements daily because we're consuming much | | | | alterations such as taking a calcium/magnesium |
| more dairy products, sugar and alcohol which all | | | | supplement daily; do weight bearing exercises, |
| interfere with the body's ability to absorb and store | | | | bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and other |
| these minerals. Whole grains and nuts are a great | | | | nutritional supplements to produce healthy bones, |
| source for magnesium, however because of refining | | | | such as vitamin D. There is a test called FRAX |
| and deteriorated soil most of these grains are now | | | | (fracture risk assessment) that measures bone |
| devoid of this mineral. | | | | density loss. It can predict who is at risk for fracture |
| Most people need between 1,000 and 1,500 mg of | | | | or Osteoporosis. |
| calcium Osteoporosis is a very widespread condition | | | | |