What is calcium? How much do you need? What are the food sources of calcium? And everything you need to know. What is calcium and what does it do? Calcium is a mineral your body needs to build and maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Almost all calcium in the body is stored in bones and teeth,…
Calcium and Vitamin D come together to make the power combo – they are the duo that guard your bone health. Let’s bone up on what this means! (Ah, there’s a pun!) Did you know? You need adequate calcium in the diet to prevent bone loss and avoid the risk of osteoporosis, a condition where the bones become weak and brittle. Your bones become more prone to breakage even with…
Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become thin and become prone to painful fractures. It can be a silent disease, but many patients suffer symptoms such as pain and height loss and usually occurs when the creation of new bone cannot keep up with the removal of old bone. The bones become weak and brittle and are more likely to fracture. A number of risk factors contribute to osteoporosis including aging, smoking, low…
A look at women’s vitamin and mineral needs, food sources, and supplements. You do your best to eat right. You help yourself to fruits and vegetables, plenty of whole grains, and mostly healthy fats. Should you also take a vitamin/mineral supplement? There’s still plenty of controversy. But new findings are providing clearer answers – and better advice on how to spend your hard-earned health cash. Food First Many experts say…