AlgaeCal Review - A look at Calcium Supplements

AlgaeCal Review - A look at Calcium Supplements

Very few people these days are getting enough calcium in their diet. Children are replacing milk with sodas and sugary fruit juices, and teenagers as well as adults are cutting back on dairy products in order to control their weight. For post-menopausal women, it is even more important to increase the amount of calcium in their diet due to the loss of estrogen. In addition, recent research has shown that calcium is not as effective without taking Vitamin D along with it, and one reason many are lacking this important vitamin is they are trying to stay out of the sun.

Therefore taking calcium supplements each day is extremely important in order to maintain strong bones and teethand to avoid osteoporosis. Scientists also believe calcium is used by every organ in the human body as well as in nerves, muscles and the heart. With over 35% of the body's mineral composition consisting of calcium, many nutritionists believe it can also help fight heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Here are the minimum amounts of calcium required each day per age group:

Children age 1-3 500 mg.

Children age 4-8 700 mg.

Children age 9-11 1000 mg.

Teens age 12-18 1300 mg.

Men and Women 50; Men >70 1300 mg.

When compared to the food groups containing large amounts of calcium, it is probable that most people are not getting enough through diet alone:

Food Serving size Calcium per serving

Milk 1 cup 290-300 mg.

Yogurt 1 cup 240-400 mg.

Swiss cheese 1 oz. 250-270 mg.

Sardines in oil with bones 3 oz. 370 mg.

Calcium supplements are an easy way to make sure you are getting enough of your daily requirement. But not all supplements are alike. Choose those that also contain Vitamin D to increase calcium absorption, Vitamin K that is required for the production of bone, and magnesium to encourage bone growth. Since there are so many varieties of supplements on the market, it is necessary to look on the container label for the amount of elemental calcium it contains. Elemental refers to the amount of calcium in the supplement that's available for your body to absorb, excluding the weight of carbonate, citrate, lactate or gluconate that it's bound to. For example, the front label might say 500 mg. but there is only 200 mg. of elemental calcium, requiring one to take additional pills.

Be cautious of calcium supplements that contain dolomite, bone meal or oyster shells. It is possible they could contain heavy metals or lead, and currently calcium supplements are not tested for lead content by any regulatory agency.

In addition to a lifestyle that involves regular weight bearing exercises and limits the use of alcohol, tobacco and caffeine, calcium supplements will help provide you with an excellent chance to have a healthy body well into your old age.

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