Can Calcium Actually Make Your Bones Weaker?

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csp — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:03:09 GMT

Heather Marsh- for allergy elimination check out the N.A.T.E. system. there may be someone in Australia who does it.

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Tony R — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:37:22 GMT

Regarding Zy's comments about CHELATED MINERALS as being the only form of minerals that can be absorbed easily - this is totally inaccurate. IONIC MINERALS - preferably in liquid ionic form and also preferably in Angstrom particle size are probably the best absorbed forms of minerals in supplement form. Not only are they charged + or - (ionized) but since the particle size is infinitiesimally small, they are absorbed almost 100%. Check out the website - rainbowminerals.net - and read the info about the SOLUTOMIC minerals created by the ENIVA company. Those products flat out work and extremely well.

When minerals are ionically charged, it gives them the affinity to attract electomagnetically to the villi in the intestinal lumen which greatly enhance absorption and bio\avaliability. Chelated minerals are minerals bound to amino acids or proteins and they are usually sold in table form (ALBION process) and are NOT IONIC. It also depends greatly on the ability of your hydrochloric acid to IONIZE the minerals and give them a charge to assist with absorption. It is a fairly well known fact that many people - especially older people - lack sufficient hydrochloric acid - HYPOCHLROHYDRIA - which can definitely affect the breakdown and absorption of tableted minerals including CHELATED minerals. Also the ligand that the minerals are attached to also has an influence on the digestive system's ability to absorb these types of minerals. I have also used a IONIC MINERAL liquid by Trace Mineral Research called "CONCENTRACE" and this doesn't have ANY CALCIUM but has a lot of magnesium along with chloride and over 70 TRACE MINERALS from the Great Salt Lake - with almost all the natural sodium removed - even though BIO-ORGANIC sodium is good for your body. My bones are excellent - +4.0 - but I have also been following an alkalizing diet and lifestyle by Dr. Robert O. Young who is a microbiologist and who I stuided with personally.

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eileenko — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:02:56 GMT

I'm no expert here, but I've read that the "disease" of osteoporosis is a myth entirely......not that a very small percentage of the population won't get it, but the fact that for most of us it's not very common at all.....? It's the least of my worries.

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sashamom — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:44:50 GMT

Extremely valuable article! I was diagnosed with osteopenia about 4 years ago after a routine bone density test. Thankfully I have a very knowledgeable doctor - in Canada - and he put me on a strontium supplement. He also discovered that I had celiac disease. Amazingly, when I went back for another bone density test a year later, my results were normal with no signs of any bone loss. The clinic that did the test said the previous one must have been misread - Whatever!!! Prior to all this I had taken calcium and magnesium supplements for over 20 years. I have always been very active too - aerobics, hiking, weight training. As to the "Poster" who mentioned Sally Field and her commercials and ads - no puzzle there, she gets paid to promote that drug.

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nowuccas — Sun, 31 May 2009 06:14:30 GMT

A suggestion for Heather Marsh is to go to another doctor; one who will refer her for allergy treatment. Heather only accepts messages from approved friends, so if any of you see this, kindly pass the advice along. I often have to use doctors at the medical centre, in South Australia, when my local doctor is away.

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helth2uyahoo — Sun, 31 May 2009 04:16:05 GMT

I discovered an organic calcium with over 90% absorption compared to usual 10-30 %. As a wellness coach I have recommended it to clients who report good results. My bone density increased substantially ( confirmed by scan and xray) after only 4 1/2 Months. Check out calcium aspartate anhydrous!(EZORB) Dr. M, check out the clinical studies which show some pretty impressive results.There are also some other very helpful applications ( fibromyalgia). Think its may be available only online presently.

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Zy — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:19:15 GMT

Nutrition conscious people in the know are well aware that chelated minerals, especially those that are chelated with amino acids have the highest bioavilability for human consumption of minerals. I know some of you will be dismayed by the following fact, but sprouted grains contain the richest natural source of chelated minerals.

Conversely, with the exception of sodium, potassium and chlorine, the ionic pathway is the least absorptive route for minerals in the human GI tract. Small wonder then that mineral salts ("ionic minerals") are rarely found naturally in whole foods. Only the cheapest multi-mineral supplements, which are marketed for the busy, and/or frugal, and/or poorly informed consumer are formulated with (nonchelated) ionic minerals. Examples of ionic minerals (found in Centrum supplement) : Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Stearate, Cupric Sulfate, Magnesium Oxide, Nickelous Sulfate, Sodium Selenate, Zinc Oxide. All of these are nearly unabsorbable, albeit well marketed junk ingredients.

So choose supplements having chelated minerals. In many products you must read the list of Ingredients (not the rundown under Nutrition Facts). Chelated minerals can be identified by the word that follows the name of the mineral, such as: AAC (amino acid chelate), acetate, arginate, ascorbate, aspartate, chelate, chelazome, chelavite, citrate, glycinate, gluconate, picolinate, malate, methionate.

Hyprocrtically ignorant that Dr. Thompson is against supplements that have little or no health benefit, and yet is in favor of the most common type of ineffective supplement; ionic minerals :-(

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Desidi — Sat, 30 May 2009 14:08:24 GMT

When Dr; Mercola says that it's nonsense that osteoporosis is due to a calcium deficiency is confusing, since every reference/article, I've read, other than this one, states it IS a calcium deficiency, Can someone please validate this statement for me? Everything else in the article is understandable and makes total sense. I can't find anything that corroborates the statement. Siting a source would be very helpful for those with questions about something so important.

Thank you,

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petrafeldy — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:52:28 GMT

I want to comment on PROPPER exercise: You can exercise and still ruin your bones. NASA found out that what brought back the lost bone density to their astronauts was not so much weight lifting and muscle building but vibrational, rhythmical impact to the bones.

How can we generate that beneficial impact? Natur gave most of us two legs which hit the ground with each step and therefor sending that force through the whole skeleton - benefiting our bones, vertebrae, cartilage I F our skelton is well aligned. If due to poor movement habits our joints are not stacked nicely on top of each other the counter pressure we get from the ground when we step on it gets deviated, compressing joints and vertebrae ( oftern in the lumbar and neck curves) wearing down cartilage. If our movement is not easy, fluid but rather heavy (we are out of line and therefor need a lot of muscular effort to hold ourselves upright) or even painful or uncomfortable most of us just move less trying to avoid the compromising moves.

When I heard about the BONES FOR LIFE Program I dove into it. I definitly want to have my bones for my whole life, without breaking some or having to replace parts or take poison. And I'm thrilled. I hahe power is back into my own hands, or should I say feet or bones. Like everybody knows changing habits is not so easy. The easy excercises are designed to reprogramm our movements and neurological pathways. It's done in save greenhouse conditions, starting out lying on the floor or sitting in a chair where we don't have to battle balance issues. Once the new patterns are set they get transfered into the upright position. It's easy, fun and effective.

Bones for Life gave me back an easy ryhythmical stride, my back pain is gone, I walk more now and getting the itch for running. A friend of mine reversed her severe osteoporosis. People get confident moving again - losing their fear of falling. Check out www.bonesforlife.com to find a teacher in your area.

Petra

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Conjeanneal — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:24:28 GMT

I often wondered if there was any link between the widespread occurence of osteoporosis and the consumption of fluoride in everything from drinking water, to vitamins, juices (with the water being from a fluoridated source), etc.

As fluoride has been shown to have adverse effects on the bones - makes them brittle - wouldn't the link between the two be a no-brainer?

I'd love to hear Dr. M's opinion on this and any comments from readers.

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Ladyhawk777_7 — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:22:02 GMT

What about using Corral Calicium wouldn't that be a better type of calicium to take along with Magnesium of course....I currently take 500 mg of Magnesium every day along with corral calicium

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melioguide — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:56:29 GMT

It is great to see the benefits of proper exercise encouraged. As a physiotherapist and certified strength specialist I have taken special interest developing safe and effective exercise programs for individuals diagnosed with low bone density and osteoporosis. If you would like a comprehensive exercise program at no cost go to www.melioguide.com

Al the best!

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Julieanne — Mon, 25 May 2009 11:24:04 GMT

Taarak, I read some time ago that the toxins are in the alfalfa seeds, not the leaves. Sounded fiddly to have to remove all the little seeds after sprouting, but apparently it's important.

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skippa — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:02:55 GMT

sorry DR. Thompson but the Okinawan's and Hunsa' would hardly agree with as they gulp down tons of calcium and live to be over a hundred years of age with no heart disease or any western illnesses to boot. Suggest reading," Calcium Factor" by Bob Barefoot and order up his products soon. Just a suggestion?