Calcium, Good Bones and Weight Loss

Many women think just because they take any kind of calcium they are protecting their bones and maybe helping themselves loss weight more effectively. But think twice ladies!  The kinds of calcium you take (depending on your body’s ability to digest it properly ) and what you take with it is important too.

First check your label for the amount of elemental calcium a serving contains. That’s really the amount you are getting from that given supplement.  Capsules are preferred if you can find them. And don’t depend on the “Percent of Daily Values" because each person requires different amounts depending on age and gender.  You will absorb more calcium if it's calcium citrate or hydroxyappetite combined with magnesium and by taking at least 1,000 mg. of vitamin D with it (or being in the sun daily for about 15 minute daily).  Make sure your multi has vitamin K, it's as imortant as calcium and magnesioum for building bones, among 300 other functions for the body. 

Each vitamin acts like an orchestra so a good multi-mineral should always be your base.  Obtain calcium with food sources such as low-fat dairy items and leafy greens. These all contain generous amounts of calcium contributing to good bone density, health and weight loss.