Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Dark Leafy Greens like Collards, Kale, ~I'll try and think of some other things.... calcium? I am allergic to milk, yogurt (all milk products)... even nut milks. I'm concerned about not getting calcium. Any idea how I can supplement without taking calcium pills? What are you all doing for calcium? Mic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 In a message dated 1/4/03 3:09:05 PM Central Standard Time, mlee1@... writes: > Any idea how I can supplement > without taking calcium pills? What are you all doing for calcium? > > Mic > > > I was told to eat leafy green veggies and more broccoli since they contain calcium. Hanida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 There are good amounts of calcium in some vegetables, such as broccoli. Other than that, I think that supplementing is the way to go - especially for preventing osteoporosis. If you don't want to take calcium supplements, there is enough calcium in 4000mg of high quality spirulina. That way, you get good amounts of the B vitamins too, as well as other vitamins, minerals, and protein. Usually I take 5000mg. Ali At 04:07 p.m. 4/01/2003 -0500, you wrote: >I am allergic to milk, yogurt (all milk products)... even nut milks. >I'm concerned about not getting calcium. Any idea how I can supplement >without taking calcium pills? What are you all doing for calcium? > >Mic > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 What is spirulina? > There are good amounts of calcium in some vegetables, such as broccoli. >Other than that, I think that supplementing is the way to go - especially >for preventing osteoporosis. If you don't want to take calcium >supplements, >there is enough calcium in 4000mg of high quality spirulina. That way, >you >get good amounts of the B vitamins too, as well as other vitamins, >minerals, and protein. Usually I take 5000mg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Dairy is NOT your best source of calcium. They add the extra vitamin D to it so that your body can absorb the calcium that is in it. Here are some alternatives. Non-Dairy Calcium Foods ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Calcium from plant sources is also important for your health. Good sources of calcium in the Fruit Group and the Vegetable Group include: calcium-treated tofu, turnip greens, kale, bok choy, oranges, and broccoli. A half cup of cooked turnip greens provides 100 mgs of calcium. Fortified orange juice and fortified soy milk are excellent sources of calcium, each providing about 300 mgs per cup. > I am allergic to milk, yogurt (all milk products)... even nut milks. > I'm concerned about not getting calcium. Any idea how I can supplement > without taking calcium pills? What are you all doing for calcium? > > Mic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Excerpt from stakich.com on Spirulina Spirulina (organic) Spirulina is a blue green micro-algae that grows in alkaline water. It was discovered early by man as a nutritious food. The Aztecs of Mexico and the natives of Africa prized it. Spirulina is recognized today by scientists for its remarkable protein, vitamin and mineral qualities. It is consumed in Europe, Japan, Mexico, and the U.S. and many other countries, but is still a relatively scarce commodity. The world's largest natural source of Spirulina is Lake Texcoco, Mexico. Other sources include locations in Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Africa and the U.S. What is the legitimate role of spirulina? It is a natural food supplement that grows at the bottom of the food chain and retains all its original nutrients until consumed by man. It is highly digestible and excels in proteins, carotene and specific vitamins. Because of its cultivation in strong alkaline solutions it is not contaminated with pathological elements of wastes from living organisms. It grows without toxic chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides. It is packaged conveniently. It is compact, light, stores for long periods, and can be eaten separately or mixed with other foods. It restores energy fast if you jog or play. As a food supplement, it helps children, expectant mothers and elderly persons. As extraordinary quality of spirulina is the plant's high digestibility coefficient of 84%. Thus, spirulina's vast array of nutrients become readily accessible for easy assimilation by the human body. In addition, the plant's digestibility combines with another unique quality its high protein value that attains from 64- 71% of its net dry weight. Result: a high protein intake largely digested by the human body and rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Spirulina is especially significant for its vitamin B complex. 100 grams of dry spirulina contain among other natural vitamins 200 mcg of B-12, 19 mg of vitamin E, 40 mcg of vitamin H, 4 mg of vitamin B-2 and 300 mcg of vitamin B-6. Spirulina is also rich in carotenoids, including beta carotene with converts to vitamin A. Spirulina contains the full range of essential amino acids as well as non- essential amino acids. Conversely, the plant is low in fat content, cholesterol and sodium. Many people find it effective as a natural appetite suppressant. Equivalent comparisons of spirulina with other foods are astonishing and unending. Fact: the protein content in kilogram of dry spirulina is greater than found in 3-4 kilograms of meat, 3-4 kilograms of fresh fish or 15 liters of milk. Spirulina is 65% protein, making it the world's highest known source of protein. Raw meat is only 27% protein, and even soybeans are only 34% protein. The protein in spirulina contains all eight essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Fact: B-12 content in spirulina is greater than twice that found in an equal amount of liver extract. It has high concentrations of vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-6, D, E, H and K. In addition, spirulina also provides all necessary minerals, trace elements, cell salts and digestive enzymes. The list does nto end here, however, because spirulina also offers an abundance of chlorophyll, ferrodoxins and other pigments.n Dr. Galloway , a professor of Botany at the University of land who has studied spirulina says, " Spirulina is a great food! It's chock-full of all the nutrients necessary to maintain good health. " Due to the natural composition of spirulina with its great variety of protein, vitamins, and minerals, it is extremely helpful in many areas, including weight control, fasting, quick and lasting energy boosts, athletic activity, and cosmetic uses. Spirulina achieves results that other, less potent supplement cannot match. > What is spirulina? > > > > There are good amounts of calcium in some vegetables, such as broccoli. > >Other than that, I think that supplementing is the way to go - especially > >for preventing osteoporosis. If you don't want to take calcium > >supplements, > >there is enough calcium in 4000mg of high quality spirulina. That way, > >you > >get good amounts of the B vitamins too, as well as other vitamins, > >minerals, and protein. Usually I take 5000mg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 This was sent to me from oralchelation... is there actually a calcium supplement out there that REVERSES osteo or is this marketing gimmick calcium orotate is the best~ unfortunately you can't get it in the U.S next best thing would be calcium microcrystalline hydroxyapatite ... you can read more about it on this website http://www.oralchelation.com/technical/calcium.htm It's the only form of calcium ever proven to actually reverse osteoporosis pretty impressive huh! http://www.oralchelation.com/technical/calcium.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Sierra takes a Liquid Calcium, and that seems to work well for her, we started her on even a bit more after she had a broken foot.....healed up nicely! Shaylene & Sierra Journey (SMA2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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