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oivsicpo

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Natural calcium supplement
Posted: 07-05-08 01:16am

Hi, my mother was diagnosed with a little osteoporosis.

I am looking for any natural calcium supplement with as much calcium as possible.

Does anyone know any such supplement? From a short research I have done, I have come across some natural calcium supplements from corals.
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William432

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Posted: 07-15-08 13:23pm

Looking for "as much calcium as possible" is a mistake as far as I know.

Your body can only absorb 500mg at any one time. Further, calcium that is not absorbed or used can cause problems (one of which is calcium deposits below the skin).

Our bodies need vitamins A, C, D, and mineral Magnesium in order to absorb calcium. (In fact vitamin C is needed for absorption of many many things)

Check out this book "User's Guide to Calcium and Magnesium: Learn What You Need to Know About How These Nutrients Build Strong Bones"

http://books.google.co m/books?id=HzPW3E6JUHAC&printsec=front cover&dq=calcium+magnesium&ei=z-p8 SJmLIpzOswOrydzIAw&sig=ACfU3U28mE5QIuZ JtvEpaTPa0FFb_0MlWg
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Re: Natural calcium supplement
Posted: 08-14-08 09:41am

oivsicpo wrote:
Hi, my mother was diagnosed with a little osteoporosis.

I am looking for any natural calcium supplement with as much calcium as possible.

Does anyone know any such supplement? From a short research I have done, I have come across some natural calcium supplements from corals.



i agree with the man below, to much of a good thing is not always good so be careful and if your interested in supplements then see a homeopath they know all about that stuff good luck and god bless you Smile
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oivsicpo

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Posted: 08-14-08 11:24am

OK, I am rephrasing my question:

I am looking for any natural calcium supplement with at least 500 mgr of calcium.

Does anyone know any such supplement? From a short research I have done, I have come across some natural calcium supplements from corals.
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