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Calcium Supplements Questionably Linked to Heart Disease

Rumors keep resurfacing about a questionable link between calcium supplementation and heart disease. Just the other day an older woman asked me if it was still O.K. for her to take calcium because she had heard that calcium was "bad for women". Hearing about such a rumor nearly caused my eyes to pop out of my head. I could only answer, "I have not... Read moreChevron
posted 04/28/2011, comments (4)|
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Are You Getting Enough Vitamin C to Protect Your Bones?

For years we've been told that we need to take calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and other vitamins, to protect our bones and slow bone loss. But do we need vitamin C also? These vitamin and minerals are key nutrients essential for bone collagen matrix. When we have a sufficient amount of collagen, in our bones, they are stronger and more resistant... Read moreChevron
posted 01/08/2011, comments (5)|
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New Information on Agave Fructans for the Treatment of Osteoporosis

Many of us take traditional osteoporosis medications, while others have great difficulty with them, leading many closer to natural treatments for this disorder.  The agave plant, used to make tequila, is one plant of many that may have promising bone benefits. Agave has rich sources of fructans, and previous studies show that ...fructans... Read moreChevron
posted 03/31/2010, comments (3)|
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Question Of The Week: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

    Vitamin D is essential for building bones in both adolescence and young adulthood.  We need to take vitamin D throughout our lives to prevent many medical disorders.  Osteoporosis is one of those disorders, and vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium needed for good bone health.  Without this D, then... Read moreChevron
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Fosteum: A Natural Treatment for Osteoporosis?

Some of us can't take bisphosphonates, hormone replacement therapy, Forteo, Evista, or Calcitonin for the treatment of osteoporosis, so fosteum may be a solution.   What is Fosteum?   Fosteum is a medicinal food for the dietary management of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Fosteum ingredients are: zinc, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)... Read moreChevron
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