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Wednesday 9/1: Calcium and Magnesium, Hype and Reality

August 31, 2010  
Filed under Featured, General Health, Osteoporosis

Last week we had a very successful webinar with Susun Weed – 335 people registered!  Thank you Susun for a great evening.  The audio is available for free until September 6th. Click here to download the podcast!

If you enjoyed the last interview, check out our webinar this Wednesday, September 1st: Magnesium and Calcium, Hype and Reality with Dr. Brett Fisher!
September 1st, Wednesday:  Dr.Lani will discuss magnesium and calcium with Dr. Brett Fisher.  If you have any questions regarding the show or calcium, magnesium and other minerals, you won’t want to miss this next webinar. To register for this free webinar click here.

Magnesium and Calcium – what you need to know

One of the points many alternative doctors like to make regarding osteoporosis and calcium intake is the following:  if calcium intake was truly the answer to building strong bones, why do so many Americans have osteoporosis since we consume so much calcium in our diet?  It is true that most Americans consume milk products such as milk, yogurt, butter and cheese, and yet many have developed osteoporosis and broken their bones. Bone is complex and calcium is only one aspect of what bones need to be healthy. Years ago, doctors told their osteoporosis patients to take 1,500 mg of calcium and or to take Tums (antacid) for their calcium.  Many doctors continue to offer this anemic advice demonstrating a complete lack of understanding of nutrition.  As it turns out taking Tums for calcium can actually cause bone loss and other maladies.  We need stomach acid to absorb calcium and to break down foods such as protein.

We are hearing more and more about magnesium. A study released in April 2008 indicates that magnesium deficiency accelerates aging. Magnesium is essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and normal heart rhythm. Lack of magnesium increases risk of cardiovascular problems, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and some cancers. [Read more]

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