Guest guest Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 > > In a message dated 7/7/08 3:31:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > low dose naltrexone writes: > > > > My calcium supplement says calcium > > citrate. Just want to clarify. > > I take a lot of calcium citrate for leg cramps..it's the only thing that > stops them and the LDN hasn't been helping my fibro..could that be the reason? Have you considered it may be due to inadequate potassium levels? My hubby was having terrible cramping too. He remembered when he was in the Army, they said if you weren't dehydrated, and continued to have cramps, it is almost always a potassium deficiency. He started taking potassium supplements, and they were gone within a couple of days. Saundra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 RE: "I take a lot of calcium citrate for leg cramps..it's the only thing that stops them and the LDN hasn't been helping my fibro..could that be the reason?" Have you tried magnesium? Leg cramps are more due to a lack of magnesium or too high a ratio of calcium to magnesium. I get leg ramps too-- always when I've eaten high calcium foods or suppliments. I add the magnesium and they go away. I know when I need to increase magnesium when I have a cramp. Geri ************ **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.(http://autos. aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050 000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Magnesium should always be taken with calcium. Can't really remember the reason. Re: [low dose naltrexone] Calcium RE: "I take a lot of calcium citrate for leg cramps..it's the only thing that stops them and the LDN hasn't been helping my fibro..could that be the reason?" Have you tried magnesium? Leg cramps are more due to a lack of magnesium or too high a ratio of calcium to magnesium. I get leg ramps too-- always when I've eaten high calcium foods or suppliments. I add the magnesium and they go away. I know when I need to increase magnesium when I have a cramp. Geri ************ **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.(http://autos. aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050 000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 RE: "I take a lot of calcium citrate for leg cramps..it's the only thing that stops them and the LDN hasn't been helping my fibro..could that be the reason?"Have you tried magnesium? Leg cramps are more due to a lack of magnesium or too high a ratio of calcium to magnesium. I get leg ramps too-- always when I've eaten high calcium foods or suppliments. I add the magnesium and they go away. I know when I need to increase magnesium when I have a cramp.Geri Geri, must agree with you on this, I was getting terrible leg and foot cramps in bed, as soon as I took magnesium - the RDA - I have been fine, oh the relief!!:-)) Celia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Magnesium will 'set' the calcium where it should go in order not to have calcium deposits in the soft tissue. I have a calcium deposit in one of my lungs and have started using Magnesium Chloride transdermally. Magnesium is vital and awesome for many, many conditions, etc. > RE: > > " I take a lot of calcium citrate for leg cramps..it's the only thing that stops them and the LDN hasn't been helping my fibro..could that be the reason? " > Have you tried magnesium? Leg cramps are more due to a lack of magnesium or too high a ratio of calcium to magnesium. > I get leg ramps too-- always when I've eaten high calcium foods or suppliments. I add the magnesium and they go away. I know when I need to increase magnesium when I have a cramp. > Geri > > > Geri, must agree with you on this, I was getting terrible leg and foot cramps in bed, as soon as I took magnesium - the RDA - I have been fine, oh the relief!!:-)) > Celia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Not if you are getting too much calcium and not enough magnesium. For example I was taking a chewable calcium supplement X 2 per day (600 mg each) and didn't realise there wasn't any magnesium in them. I was getting bad cramps until I realized the problem. The ratio of calcium to magnesium is important. 2:1 calcium to magnesium is good but for my Grave's condition 1:1 is better because the magnesium helps prevent palpitations and the jitters. You don't want to have more magnesium than calcium though. Often people are too concerned with osteoporosis etc and think that more calcium is better. They don't realise that they could be messing up the ratio. Regards, Geri Re: [low dose naltrexone] Calcium RE: "I take a lot of calcium citrate for leg cramps..it's the only thing that stops them and the LDN hasn't been helping my fibro..could that be the reason?" Have you tried magnesium? Leg cramps are more due to a lack of magnesium or too high a ratio of calcium to magnesium. I get leg ramps too-- always when I've eaten high calcium foods or suppliments. I add the magnesium and they go away. I know when I need to increase magnesium when I have a cramp. Geri ************ **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.(http://autos. aol.com/used? ncid=aolaut00050 000000007) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Wow! You just explained why I get bad leg cramps at night after I've eaten "too" much ice cream that evening. I work with magnesium too, I take 1 tsp of Milk of Magnesium, approx 400 mgs. ( no, it won't give you the runs at this amt) at bedtime. It's referred to as natures Valium, it promotes muscle relaxation. But I also read it works best when taken with potassium. The "soap trick" (google it) really does wonders too, it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi Everyone, The combination of potassium/magnesium/calcium for restful sleep is wonderful. But I was taking a cheap combination of minerals that were not absorbable by me. It took me a while to realize it was doing more harm than good. Mostly I've given up eating ice cream. I blend frozen fruit with an appropriate sweetener like stevia and some kind of liquid. Yogurt is okay. Vitamin water seems to work. But the most important thing is that I've found minerals that my body does absorb. There may be some disagreement about this but celated, orotated or aspertated minerals do seem to work for me. Have a great day. ann [low dose naltrexone] Re: Calcium Wow! You just explained why I get bad leg cramps at night after I've eaten "too" much ice cream that evening. I work with magnesium too, I take 1 tsp of Milk of Magnesium, approx 400 mgs. ( no, it won't give you the runs at this amt) at bedtime. It's referred to as natures Valium, it promotes muscle relaxation. But I also read it works best when taken with potassium. The "soap trick" (google it) really does wonders too, it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 I've been consuming a lot of bone broths the past few days and I'm starting to feel a cramp-like pain in my foot (my good foot). I'm wondering if it could be too much broth - I know they're high in calcium and other minerals - any thoughts? julie > > Wow! You just explained why I get bad leg cramps at night after I've eaten " too " much ice cream that evening. > I work with magnesium too, I take 1 tsp of Milk of Magnesium, approx 400 mgs. ( no, it won't give you the runs at this amt) at bedtime. It's referred to as natures Valium, it promotes muscle relaxation. But I also read it works best when taken with potassium. > The " soap trick " (google it) really does wonders too, it works! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hi Rhonda, You're question is easily answered doing a quick search on Bee's website. Go to this page http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/supp1.php scroll down a little way until you get to the section about Calcium and Magnesium. It clearly gives you the recommended amount. Other than butter, no dairy is recommended in Bee's program. jackie > > Hello, > > How much calcium should an adult women take? What kind is recommended? > Dairy products really upset my stomach therefore I am very concerned > about calcium. > > Thank you > Rhonda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 On the topic of calcium, I'm a little confused too. On Bee's website Calcium Citrate is recommended, then I read on Weston A Price website that calcium lactate is best for kids, then on Dr Ron's website is Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC). http://www.drrons.com/calcium-magnesium.htm I've been looking for a calcium supplement for kids without fructose & all those sugars & so far I can find is calcium lactate tablets that dissolve in water. Any comments? Shirin BTW, it's finally the F1 weekend here in Singapore! > > > How much calcium should an adult women take? What kind is recommended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 > > On the topic of calcium, I'm a little confused too. On Bee's website > Calcium Citrate is recommended, then I read on Weston A Price website > that calcium lactate is best for kids, then on Dr Ron's website is > Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite concentrate (MCHC). > > http://www.drrons.com/calcium-magnesium.htm > > I've been looking for a calcium supplement for kids without fructose > & all those sugars & so far I can find is calcium lactate tablets > that dissolve in water. Shirin, this program works well for everyone who does it, so the cal/mag citrate is very good. I also take it. Don't get confused by other recommendations, since this program works wonderfully with the supplements recommended. Ensure you get one that states the " elemental amounts " on the label, which is the amount you absorb. You could make your own calcium citrate from eggshells - the recipe is on my website. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thanks Bee, I will order the Mag citrate & Cal citrate fr vitacost. Hope you're having a great day & many thanks again for your help. Shirin > Shirin, this program works well for everyone who does it, so the > cal/mag citrate is very good. I also take it. Don't get confused by > other recommendations, since this program works wonderfully with the > supplements recommended. Ensure you get one that states > the " elemental amounts " on the label, which is the amount you absorb. > > You could make your own calcium citrate from eggshells - the recipe > is on my website. > > Bee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 You might want to look at calcium citrate, because it can be taken on an empty stomach. Harper In a message dated 3/26/09 7:43:04 AM, JJCATHCART@... writes: > My calcium are 400 each and three is one dosage. I am to take them with a > meal. > ************** Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 It doesn't have any side effect at all for me. For other people, I don't have any idea. Calcium citrate is what every doctor I've had for the past eight years has recommended. But, everyone is different. Harper In a message dated 3/27/09 11:47:49 AM, bostn2phx@... writes: > Harper: Can you tell me, please, if calcium citrate, causes gas and > burps...like calcium carbonate? I take Posture-D with is tricalcium phosphate. > > Thanks, Pam > ************** Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Specifically, the calcium citrate I take CitraCal with Vitamin D. I chose it because I know it's gluten-free, which is absolutely necessary for me. Harper In a message dated 3/27/09 11:48:15 AM, bostn2phx@... writes: > > > > You might want to look at calcium citrate, because it can be taken on an > > empty stomach. > > Harper > > > > Harper: Can you tell me, please, if calcium citrate, causes gas and > burps...like calcium carbonate? I take Posture-D with is tricalcium phosphate. > > Thanks, Pam > ************** Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 > > You might want to look at calcium citrate, because it can be taken on an > empty stomach. > Harper > > Harper: Can you tell me, please, if calcium citrate, causes gas and burps...like calcium carbonate? I take Posture-D with is tricalcium phosphate. Thanks, Pam > > > > ************** > Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under > $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 > > You might want to look at calcium citrate, because it can be taken on an > empty stomach. > Harper > > Harper: Can you tell me, please, if calcium citrate, causes gas and burps...like calcium carbonate? I take Posture-D with is tricalcium phosphate. Thanks, Pam > > > > ************** > Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under > $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 > How important is it to supplement calcium? My son was calcium toxic, so it was important for me to NOT supplement calcium. I used a demineralizer to reduce his calcium levels. Then I supplemented him with the nutrients required for proper calcium absorption. Only THEN was I able to give him calcium foods or supplements. >>We are supplementing our dd with Brainchild mega minerals and had thought that was sufficient. However our biomed dr is adamant that we need to supplement additional calcium due to the fact we are chelating.... Does your child test as deficient in calcium? How much calcium is in the mineral supp? Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 What food sources of calcium is your daughter eating/drinking? Greens? Almond mylk? other? S S Calcium Posted by: " tz " terrypal@... terrypal Sat Jul 4, 2009 7:28 am (PDT) How important is it to supplement calcium? We are supplementing our dd with Brainchild mega minerals and had thought that was sufficient. However our biomed dr is adamant that we need to supplement additional calcium due to the fact we are chelating.... Wanted to check this with some of the more experinced parents on here whether this is correct? We are also obviously casein/dairy/milk free household. Best Regards Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 For us, we supplement calcium by adding Black sesame seed powder in his cereal. Priscilla On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 7:51 AM, Shepard Salzer < _Shepard@...> wrote: > > > What food sources of calcium is your daughter eating/drinking? Greens? > Almond mylk? other? > S S > > Calcium > Posted by: " tz " terrypal@... <terrypal%40.co.uk> terrypal > Sat Jul 4, 2009 7:28 am (PDT) > > > How important is it to supplement calcium? We are supplementing our dd with > Brainchild mega minerals and had thought that was sufficient. However our > biomed dr is adamant that we need to supplement additional calcium due to > the fact we are chelating.... > > Wanted to check this with some of the more experinced parents on here > whether this is correct? > > We are also obviously casein/dairy/milk free household. > > Best Regards > > Terry > > -- Priscilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Dear Dana, many thanks for this info. We have not tested as we were not aware this was a critical issue until the DAN raised it. We are supplementing with Mega Minerals formula from Brainchild Nutritionals which contains 100mg of Calcium D-Glucarate. We are dosing 1 tsp 3 X per day for a girl weighing 35lbs. We thought this was OK until the DAN overreacted. Best, Terry > > How important is it to supplement calcium? > > > My son was calcium toxic, so it was important for me to NOT supplement calcium. > > I used a demineralizer to reduce his calcium levels. Then I supplemented him with the nutrients required for proper calcium absorption. Only THEN was I able to give him calcium foods or supplements. > > > >>We are supplementing our dd with Brainchild mega minerals and had thought that was sufficient. However our biomed dr is adamant that we need to supplement additional calcium due to the fact we are chelating.... > > > Does your child test as deficient in calcium? How much calcium is in the mineral supp? > > Dana > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 > Dear Dana, many thanks for this info. > We have not tested as we were not aware this was a critical issue until the DAN raised it. Is your child showing any signs of calcium deficiency? One of the common signs is pressing on the eyeballs. > We are supplementing with Mega Minerals formula from Brainchild Nutritionals which contains 100mg of Calcium D-Glucarate. We are dosing 1 tsp 3 X per day for a girl weighing 35lbs. Does this mean you are giving 300mg per day? That should be okay so long as she is not severely toxic or deficient. >> We thought this was OK until the DAN overreacted. If your DAN is " overreacting " , it is time to find another DAN. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 We avoid calcium supplementation too, we are on a trial for this since we had a lot of aggressive and angry behavior before removing the supplement and now are suspecting hypocalcemia (too much calcium stored in the body, which becomes toxic). Nettle leaf is a great source of natural calcium, we brew some natural nettle leaves into a tea and mix that into his daily water intake. > > What food sources of calcium is your daughter eating/drinking? Greens? Almond mylk? other? > S S > > Calcium > Posted by: " tz " terrypal@... terrypal > Sat Jul 4, 2009 7:28 am (PDT) > > > > > How important is it to supplement calcium? We are supplementing our dd with Brainchild mega minerals and had thought that was sufficient. However our biomed dr is adamant that we need to supplement additional calcium due to the fact we are chelating.... > > Wanted to check this with some of the more experinced parents on here whether this is correct? > > We are also obviously casein/dairy/milk free household. > > Best Regards > > Terry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2009 Report Share Posted July 5, 2009 Same here, calcium alone was not tolerated. However, the NOW brand Cal-Mag-D powder was tolerated in smoothies that we had occassionally. We have nettles here, TONS of them. I dried some this year for tea. > > > > What food sources of calcium is your daughter eating/drinking? Greens? Almond mylk? other? > > S S > > > > Calcium > > Posted by: " tz " terrypal@ terrypal > > Sat Jul 4, 2009 7:28 am (PDT) > > > > > > > > > > How important is it to supplement calcium? We are supplementing our dd with Brainchild mega minerals and had thought that was sufficient. However our biomed dr is adamant that we need to supplement additional calcium due to the fact we are chelating.... > > > > Wanted to check this with some of the more experinced parents on here whether this is correct? > > > > We are also obviously casein/dairy/milk free household. > > > > Best Regards > > > > Terry > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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