Diet Soda for Preventing Kidney Stones? Jun 5, 2010
Citrate, in turn, is known to inhibit the formation of calcium oxalate stones, the most common form of kidney stone ... Kidney stones develop when the urine contains more crystal-forming substances -- such as calcium, uric acid and a compound called oxalate -- than can be diluted by the available fluid ... Most kidney stones are calcium-based, usually in combination with oxalate. (MEDLINEplus)
Calcium Supplements Provide Natural... Jun 3, 2010
Calcium Supplements Provide Natural Defense Against Poison Ivy ... Calcium Supplements Provide Natural Defense Against Poison Ivy ... Despite common thinking which suggests susceptibility to the three-leafed plant is an allergic reaction, research proposes that the secret weapon against poison ivy is actually calcium. (Suite101.com)
Calcium supplements: too much of a good thing? Jun 2, 2010
Calcium supplements: too much of a good thing ... Calcium supplements: too much of a good thing ... Negative health effects linked to taking too much supplemental calcium are on the rise, according to a commentary appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). (EurekAlert!)
Have osteoporosis? Pay attention to diet and exercise May 31, 2010
Get plenty of calcium and vitamin D. Calcium and are proven players in bone health ... Calcium is needed to maintain healthy, strong bones throughout your life. (WSFA.com, AL)
Are you getting enough vitamin D? May 26, 2010
Plus, its known for its role in helping build healthy bones (vitamin D assists your body in absorbing the calcium you consume). But with the promise of this vitamin comes some controversy. (CNN)
Multivitamins, a good substitute? May 24, 2010
And thats just how the problem of vitamin or calcium deficiency creeps in ... As for calcium tablets, women, especially the post menopausal ones, could start its intake around 35 or 40 years of age. (India Times, India)
Calcium in Early Life May Prevent Obesity Later May 14, 2010
ScienceDaily (May 13, 2010) There's no denying that people need calcium for strong, healthy bones. But new research from North Carolina State University suggests that not getting enough calcium in the earliest days of life could have a more profound, lifelong impact on bone health and perhaps even obesity than previously thought ... During an 18-day trial involving 24 newborn pigs, the researchers documented markedly lower levels of bone density and strength in 12 piglets fed a calcium-deficient... (Science Daily)
Once-a-Year Vitamin D Megadose Ups Fracture Risk May 13, 2010
Both vitamin D and calcium are vital to the production of new bone, according to the U.S. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Vitamin D is found in some foods, and the body naturally produces vitamin D when exposed to sufficient sunlight. (MEDLINEplus)
Life with autism May 13, 2010
He takes a battery of supplements Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin D, fish oil, Iron, probiotics and enzymes, the last two in particular in an effort to restore the good bacteria in his gut that was destroyed by the rounds of antibiotics he took as an infant for continuous ear infections. It sounds like a lot, and it is. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Vitamin D Protects Health 12 Ways May 12, 2010
Vitamin D and calcium reduce the risk of hip fractures in the elderly. Studies show that people who are deficient in vitamin D absorb 65 percent less calcium than those with normal levels. (Newsmax)
Dietary Protein May Reduce Hip Fractures in the Elderly May 11, 2010
(June 30, 2008) People, especially the elderly, may reach for calcium supplements in hopes of protecting themselves against bone fractures in case of a fall. But a recent analysis of several studies found no. (Science Daily)
Study: Pregnant women need more vitamin D May 2, 2010
"In the olden days, we thought vitamin D could be associated with certain birth defects and may cause more calcium to build up in the women's blood. If this study is confirmed -- which I am hoping it will be -- it will increase the amount of vitamin D we recommend 10-fold.". Rasa Kazlauskaite, M.D., an endocrinologist at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago, Illinois, cautions that more research is needed before firm recommendations can be made. (CNN -- Health)
Vitamin D in Pill Form May Cut Breast Cancer Risk May 1, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women's dietary intake of vitamin D and calcium doesn't seem to influence their risk of breast cancer, before or after menopause, new research from Canada shows ... When it comes to diet and supplements, vitamin D and calcium often go hand in hand, she added ... Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption, so women who want to keep their bones strong as they age are advised to take both; also, many calcium-rich foods, like milk, are enriched with vitamin D.. (MEDLINEplus)
The Important Link Between Vitamin ... Apr 25, 2010
The Important Link Between Vitamin D and Calcium Citrate ... The Important Link Between Vitamin D and Calcium Citrate ... How best to take Vitamin D and Calcium Citrate is the focus of this article. (Suite101.com)
CANCER PATIENTS: 60% try nontraditional medicines, supplements Apr 24, 2010
They included bloodroot, shark cartilage, coral calcium, cesium, ellagic acid, cat's claw, Essiac tea and various mushrooms. In September, the Federal Trade Commission charged five companies with making false and misleading claims for cancer cures and reached settlements with six others. (USA Today -- News)
Studies clash on vitamin benefits Apr 21, 2010
Vitamins and calcium show protective effects against breast cancer in a Puerto Rican study ... A study done on women in Puerto Rico, presented Sunday at the American Association for Cancer Research, found that multivitamin and calcium supplements have a protective effect against ... They found that participants who took multivitamin supplements reduced the odds of having breast cancer by 30 percent, and those who took calcium had a 40 percent decreased risk. (CNN -- Health)
Amount of Physical Activity Needed to Prevent Long-Term Weight Gain Apr 21, 2010
(May 15, 2007) Postmenopausal women who take calcium and vitamin D supplements may gain less weight than those who do not, although the overall effect is small, according to a recent article. The benefit is greater. (Science Daily)
Vitamin and calcium supplements may reduce breast cancer risk Apr 19, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. Vitamins and calcium supplements appear to reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting 2010 ... Matta said the findings suggest that the calcium supplements are acting to enhance DNA repair capacity, a complex biological process involving more than 200 proteins that, if disrupted, can lead to cancer ... Calcium supplements reduced the risk of breast cancer by 40 percent. (EurekAlert!)
Calcium lowers cancer risk, study says Apr 19, 2010
NEW YORK Calcium not only builds strong bones, it may fight cancer, too, a study has found. Researchers at the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico reported that women who took calcium had a 40 percent lower risk of getting breast cancer, while those getting multivitamins showed a 30 percent reduction in risk ... The scientists attributed the calcium benefit seen in the more recent study to its effect on what they called DNA repair capacity: the biological process by which cells patch up... (Boston Globe)
Bladder Stone Prevention and Monito... Apr 15, 2010
The recurrence rate for calcium oxalate stone is especially high - 43% within two years ... Some prescription veterinary diets control a dog's urine pH level and prevent calcium and oxalate from bonding ... For example, Hill's W/D and potassium citrate supplements are a popular combination for dogs who once had calcium oxalate stones and cannot eat one of the other veterinary diets. (Suite101.com)
Prevent Canine Calcium Oxalate Ston... Apr 15, 2010
Prevent Canine Calcium Oxalate Stones ... Prevent Canine Calcium Oxalate Stones ... Canine calcium oxalate stones have a 42% recurrence rate within two years of a stone removal. (Suite101.com)
Expert Explains Vitamin, Herb Needs Apr 10, 2010
Nutritionist Advises Taking Only Multivitamin, Calcium Supplements ... "Take an additional calcium supplement or eat a dairy product." ... He said he recommends trying to get about 1,000 milligrams of calcium and watching daily intake of everything else. (7 KETV Omaha)
Guidelines for Taking Calcium Suppl... Apr 4, 2010
Guidelines for Taking Calcium Supplements: Getting the Most Out of a Calcium Dietary Supplement ... Guidelines for Taking Calcium Supplements ... Getting the Most Out of a Calcium Dietary Supplement. (Suite101.com)
Calcium in Vegetarian and Vegan Die... Apr 2, 2010
Calcium in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Dairy-Free Calcium Sources and Nutritional Considerations ... Calcium in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets ... Dairy-Free Calcium Sources and Nutritional Considerations. (Suite101.com)
To Supplement or Not to Supplement? Apr 1, 2010
You know you should eat better -- but that daily multivitamin pill, calcium supplements and possibly others compensate, right ... That's particularly true, she said, for vitamin D and calcium, especially as people age ... She acknowledged that some people have trouble getting enough nutrients, especially calcium and vitamin D, through food alone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Minority Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D Mar 31, 2010
" For the study, published online March 29 in Pediatrics, a research team led by Dr. Conrad R. Cole, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Emory University in Atlanta, looked at vitamin D levels in 290 Hispanic and black children from mainly low-income families in the metropolitan Atlanta area. The children averaged 2 years old. Earlier studies have found low vitamin D levels among children in northern climes, and the researchers wrote that they wanted to see whether the condition existed... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Exploring the Link Between Sunlight and Multiple Sclerosis Mar 24, 2010
"It's true that large doses of the active form of vitamin D can block the disease in the animal model. That causes an unacceptably high level of calcium in the blood, but we know that people at the equator don't have this high blood calcium, even though they have a low incidence of MS. So it seems that something other than vitamin D could explain this geographic relationship.". Using mice that are genetically susceptible to MS-like disease, the researchers triggered the disease by injecting a... (Science Daily)
Quantity Vs. Quality: Long-Term Use of Bone-Building Osteoporosis Drugs Mar 23, 2010
Researchers at Columbia evaluated the bone structure of 111 postmenopausal women with primary osteoporosis, 61 of whom had been taking bisphosphonates for a minimum of four years and 50 controls taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. This study found that bisphosphonate use improved structural integrity early in the course of treatment, but those gains were diminished with long-term treatment. (Science Daily)
Researcher Maps How Age, Gender Can Affect Risk to Radiation Exposure Mar 19, 2010
1, 2006) Calcium supplements have very little benefit for preventing fractures in childhood and later adulthood, concludes a study in the British Medical. (May 17, 2008) Researchers have successfully creating bone tissue "in vivo", using embryonic stem cells. (Science Daily)
Foods to Reduce Acute and Chronic I... Mar 19, 2010
Dr. Weil recommends supplementation or food sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, selenium, carotenoids, folic acid, and calcium. His website provides detailed information about anti-inflammatory supplement dosages and usage instructions. (Suite101.com)
Vitamin D and Calcium Interplay Explored Mar 16, 2010
15, 2010) Increasing calcium intake is a common -- yet not always successful -- strategy for reducing bone fractures. But a study supported in part by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) underscores the importance of vitamin D and its ability to help the body utilize calcium ... The study also may explain why increasing calcium alone isn't always successful in dealing with this problem. (Science Daily)
Calcium may help you live longer Mar 12, 2010
Getting a bit more calcium in your diet could help you live longer, new research suggests. Swedish researchers found that men who consumed the most calcium in food were 25 percent less likely to die over the next decade than their peers who took in the least calcium from food ... None of the men took calcium supplements. (MSNBC -- Health)
YOUR HEALTH: Vegan diets -- a bone of contention Mar 11, 2010
THESE HAVE CALCIUM, TOO. Milk, cheese and other dairy products are the chief sources of calcium in the typical American diet ... Tofu (w/calcium sulfate), 4 oz.. (USA Today -- News)
Top 8 Tips to Help Save Your Bones Mar 10, 2010
Get Enough Calcium Each Day. Since calcium is a major component of bones, getting enough in your diet is crucial to their strength ... While calcium supplements are an option, most nutrition experts suggest that you should reach for food-based sources, such as dairy products and certain leafy greens, as much as possible. (ABC News)
Electromagnetic Pulses Provide Pain Relief for Osteoarthritis, Study Suggests Mar 8, 2010
Dr. Nelson explains that in the laboratory, electromagnetic signals have been shown to decrease calcium in cartilage cells. This sets off a series of chemical events that can lead to reduced inflammation. (Science Daily)
Gastric Bypass Surgery Impacts More... Mar 4, 2010
Calcium citrate is required (calcium bicarbonate will not work because it needs the bottom of the stomach for absorption) in large dosage, usually 1500mg ... Iron cannot be taken at the same time as calcium because of the interaction between the two. (Suite101.com)
Calcium, Vitamin D Pills Don't Help Heart Mar 3, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Don't expect your calcium and vitamin D supplements to improve your heart health or prevent a stroke, according to a systematic review of published studies. While vitamin D and calcium are clearly important for bone health, write the authors of the review, evidence on whether they help heart health is conflicting ... In the U.S., the recommended daily intake of calcium is 1000 milligrams, and 400 international units for vitamin D. Skin produces vitamin D when directly... (MEDLINEplus)
Mission creates morning sickness product Mar 2, 2010
In addition to the B6 vitamin, Mission also manufactured the product with ingredients that benefit the mother s health as well as the health of her baby, including folic acid, calcium citrate and carbonyl iron. Mission s CitraNatal line of products are designed to provide nutritional support to child-bearing women prior to conception, throughout their pregnancy and during the postnatal period. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Is a low-carb diet the best way to lose weight? Mar 2, 2010
If your taste buds, your intolerance to lactose or your politics keep you away from the dairy case, you still can get calcium from food ... An easy way to remember what contains calcium: Think Chinese food ... Even better, these and other Chinese stir-fry favorites have a chemical makeup that allows your body to absorb calcium. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Grass Can Benefit Confinement Dairies Feeding High Corn Silage Diets (11) Mar 1, 2010
It brings in high crude protein, RDP (rumen degradable protein) and calcium ... It s high in starch and but low in crude protein and calcium. (Agri-View, WI)
Remember Magnesium If You Want to Remember: Synthetic Supplement Improves Memory and Staves Off Age-Related Memory Loss Feb 24, 2010
Begun at MIT, the research started as a part of a post-doctoral project by Dr. Inna Slutsky of TAU's Sackler School of Medicine and evolved to become a multi-center experiment focused on a new magnesium supplement, magnesium-L-theronate (MgT), that effectively crosses the blood-brain barrier to inhibit calcium flux in brain neurons. Published recently in the scientific journal Neuron, the new study found that the synthetic magnesium compound works on both young and aging animals to enhance... (Science Daily)
No 'thyme' like the present for better health (3) Feb 24, 2010
This pungent smelling herb, (lit as incense in ancient Greek temples) happens to be packed with minerals such as iron, manganese and bone-building calcium ... The combination may increase side effects of statin cholesterol drugs and blood pressure pills such as "calcium channel blockers.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
10 Important Facts About Vitamin K Feb 23, 2010
Vitamin K helps keep calcium out of artery linings and other bodily tissue, where it can be damaging. It improves bone density by helping direct calcium into the bone matrix. (AZCentral -- Health)
Women Have Special Dietary Needs Feb 17, 2010
Calcium, Folate, Iron Important For Ladies ... At the top of that list is calcium ... Studies link low calcium intake to the development of osteoporosis, a disease where bones become fragile and suseptible to breaking. (Click2Houston, TX)
How to Increase Your Chances of Get... Feb 6, 2010
It is also suggested that both parents drink as many milk-based drinks as possible, which will increase calcium levels and assist when trying to conceive. Quit Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs. (Suite101.com)
Magnesium Supplement Helps Boost Brainpower Feb 2, 2010
(July 10, 2007) African-American adolescent and teenage girls consume less vitamin A and D, calcium and magnesium compared to Caucasian girls, according to recent research. Regardless of race, the researchers also. (Science Daily)
Top sign of sexiness Feb 1, 2010
Go for calcium tablets Brittle nails are indicative of calcium deficiency. There is a range of calcium tablets and supplements on the market that makes nails strong and healthy ... Nails too need nutrition, and this can be provided by taking multivitamins with a big dose of calcium. (India Times, India)
Grandpa's Broken Hip May Mean Weaker Bones for His Grandsons Jan 30, 2010
In its study, the research team also took account of other risk factors for osteoporosis, such as smoking, physical activity, calcium intake, age, weight and gender ... (June 30, 2008) People, especially the elderly, may reach for calcium supplements in hopes of protecting themselves against bone fractures in case of a fall. (Science Daily)
Prescription for conflict Jan 26, 2010
Calcium-containing foods (milk, yogurt, vitamins, antacids, etc ... You shouldnt drink milk or use any dairy product when taking tetracycline (an antibiotic) because the calcium in the milk binds to the drug. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nutrients for Healthy Bones Jan 26, 2010
Though a typical North American diet is rich in calcium, the rate of osteoporosis, hip and bone fractures and weak brittle bones is high ... The most popular supplement for bone health is calcium, however this mineral alone is not enough to reduce the risk of osteoporosis or weak, brittle bones due to aging and normal wear and tear ... Like all nutrients, calcium works in conjunction with other vitamins, minerals and proteins to maintain strong bones and the health of several other body... (Suite101.com)
Can Vitamin D Cut Colon Cancer? Jan 23, 2010
Vitamin D, derived mainly from sunlight but also found in foods, plays a key role in bone strength by increasing levels of calcium in the blood. Whether it affects incidence of cancer has been hotly debated and the evidence is sketchy. (Newsmax)
High Vitamin D Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Colon Cancer Jan 23, 2010
So, researchers from across Europe set out to examine the association between circulating vitamin D concentration as well as dietary intakes of vitamin D and calcium with colorectal cancer risk in Western European populations. Colorectal cancer is the combination of colon and rectal cancer cases. (Science Daily)
Protein Supplements Are Often Misused by Athletes, Study Finds Jan 22, 2010
"The use of multivitamins and minerals can make up for an insufficient intake of calcium, folate yet not for lack of potassium.". What's more, consumers of supplements had levels of sodium, magnesium, niacin, folate, vitamin A and iron that exceeded the acceptable norms. (Science Daily)
Q&A: How to feed your baby right, even before birth Jan 22, 2010
Q: What are the calcium and iron requirements for expectant mothers. A: Calcium needs do not increase with pregnancy ... That's because a woman's body becomes super efficient at absorbing calcium. (USA Today -- News)
Nutritional Vitamins for Better Ove... Jan 21, 2010
A mineral such as calcium helps with strong teeth and bones. Calcium supplements also calm the nervous system and put a person in a more relaxed state ... It has also been known that by adding a calcium supplement a few days before menstruation can help women with painful cramps. (Suite101.com)
Eating Habits of Female Soccer Players and Consequences for Sporting Activity Jan 21, 2010
Players from both teams lacked folic acid, vitamin D, calcium, iodine and fluoride; moreover, those in the second team did not have sufficient magnesium. The researcher wished to underpin that these nutrients are highly important for sportspeople: vitamin D, calcium and fluoride for the bones, iodine for the metabolic process in general and magnesium for the various functions that affect muscular functions. (Science Daily)
Some Facts About Multivitamin Pills Jan 20, 2010
Many elderly people do suffer from nutritional deficiencies, and certain nutrients (Calcium, Vitamin D etc) are definitely beneficial for them ... Contents of multivitamin pills differ depending on the manufacturer, but most pills contain at least one RDA (roughly one day s requirement) of all the major vitamins including vitamins D, B6 and B12, folic acid, and E. Many contain minerals as well, but the dose of calcium and iron is well below one day s requirement ... Supplements containing... (Suite101.com)
Cattle feed: What do those vitamins, minerals and additives really do? (7) Jan 17, 2010
Forages such as alfalfa are generally high in calcium, said Lardy, so producers should take that into consideration. When added to supplemental feeds calcium helps with the healthy growth of bones and teeth, speeds healing and improves milk production ... In mineral supplements, limestone is the most common source of calcium. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Benefits of Calcium and Vitamin D in Preventing Fractures Confirmed Jan 16, 2010
15, 2010) Taking both calcium and vitamin D supplements on a daily basis reduces the risk of bone fractures, regardless of whether a person is young or old, male or female, or has had fractures in the past, a large study of nearly 70,000 patients from throughout the United States and Europe has found ... "What is important about this very large study is that goes a long way toward resolving conflicting evidence about the role of vitamin D, either alone or in combination with calcium, in reducing... (Science Daily)
How to Boost Opioid Analgesia Jan 15, 2010
Calcium channel blockers are also used in the treatment of hypertension, sometimes also as supportive treatments for chronic pain ... In one study the calcium channel blocker diltiazem increased analgesia from morphine, but not from fentanyl. (Suite101.com)
Vitamin D Plus Calcium Guards Against Fractures Jan 13, 2010
Daily supplements of calcium and vitamin D reduce the risk of fractures in women and men of all ages, even if they've suffered previous fractures, but vitamin D supplements alone don't offer significant protection, a new study has found ... Researchers analyzed data from 68,517 people, average age 70, who took part in seven studies that looked at the effect vitamin D or vitamin D plus calcium had on reducing fractures ... However, calcium and vitamin D given together reduce the risk of hip... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Calcium, Not Smoking May Limit Birth-Control Bone Loss Jan 12, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injectable birth control is known to lower bone density, but women may be able to limit the loss by not smoking and getting even moderate amounts of calcium, a new study hints ... In the new study, researchers found that among 95 women who used DMPA for two years, those who smoked or had a low calcium intake were at particular risk of significant bone density loss -- defined as a decline of at least 5 percent in the spine or hip ... On the other hand, the risk... (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Dietary Needs of Aging Women Jan 10, 2010
At least 1,500 milligrams daily of calcium, which may be found in dairy products and leafy green vegetables, or dietary supplements. Eight milligrams of daily iron -- needed to help produce red blood cells. (MEDLINEplus)
Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss Jan 10, 2010
All the participants received supplements of calcium (1,000 milligrams a day) and vitamin D (800 International Units a day) ... 7 percent) and also had higher levels of calcium concentrations (21 percent versus 7 percent), according to the study findings published in the November issue of the journal Arthritis atism. (MEDLINEplus)
Short-Term, High-Dose Vitamin D2 May Ease Deficiency Jan 10, 2010
Among its attributes, it strengthens bones by helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus from food. Low levels of vitamin D can cause rickets in children and an adult bone disorder called osteomalacia. (MEDLINEplus)
