I’m wondering whether my kids are getting enough calcium?
I'm wondering whether my kids are getting enough calcium. How much do they need and about how much milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. is that?
I have a girl, 6 years, another girl, 3 years and a boy, 1-year. Thanks for your help!
Your 6-year-old child needs 800 milligrams of calcium per day. Your 3-year-old needs 500...
We have been trying to force these lead-containing calcium products off of the shelves.
Thank you for your common sense approach to calcium supplements. We have been trying to force these lead-containing products off of the shelves or at least to force the manufacturers to disclose the contents to unsuspecting consumers of these products. I am interested in any information that you may have on this topic.
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We would like to know the amount of calcium needed daily for a person according to his age, gender, and weight.
We are the Lebanese Osteoporosis Prevention Society (LOPS). Our concern among others is to provide awareness to our society about osteoporosis and how to prevent it. We are very interested in your articles about osteoporosis and the optimal calcium intake. We would like to have documents, questionnaires or protocols about the detection of the...
I am a 24 year old masters swimmer and getting cramps a lot recently.
I am a 24-year old masters swimmer. I have been getting cramps - calf and toe- a lot recently. On the advice of the coach and teammates, I am taking a potassium supplement and eating a lot of bananas. However, this hasn't really solved my problem. I think now that it may be a...
Is it important to take calcium with vitamin D or if you drink milk would you get a sufficient amount?
Is it important to take calcium with vitamin D or if you drink milk would you get a sufficient amount from that? I am nearing 70.
Since you are almost 70 years old, I recommend you drink 4 cups of milk or the equivalent in calcium-rich foods per day so that you consume 1,200 milligrams...
How do you get your daily requirement of calcium?
I am concerned about women getting brittle bones from not enough calcium. I don't like to drink milk except with cereal. How do you get your daily requirement of calcium? You can meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1,000 milligrams (women or men 19 to 50 years of age) to 1,200 milligrams (women or...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have osteoporosis or don’t get enough calcium?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have osteoporosis or don't get enough calcium?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to...
What type of calcium pills should a woman be taking?
What type of calcium pills should a woman be taking? You know how a lot of women are taking calcium pills?
The best-absorbed form of calcium from a pill is a calcium salt like carbonate or citrate. Calcium gluconate and calcium lactate are absorbed well by pregnant women. Seniors absorb calcium lactate, gluconate and citrate...
I have intolerance to milk and dairy derivatives.
I hope you can help me. I have an intolerance to milk and dairy derivatives. Of course, I now have to check labels for all kinds of milk ingredients. One ingredient I am not sure of is calcium lactate. I am wondering if you can tell me if calcium lactate is a milk derivative....
Adelle Davis was a pioneer, way ahead of her time.
Don't be dissing Adelle Davis she had an MS in Biochemistry. What's yours in? Adelle Davis was a pioneer, way ahead of her time. Sounds like you've not even read her books. They're full of references to studies, etc. Don't you see how everything she said decades ago is all being corroborated now with...