Finally...The Truth About Calcium Supplements by Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CCN, HHP

Finally…The Truth About Calcium Supplements

By: Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CCN, HHP

Undoubtedly calcium has become a hot topic of controversy. We are bombarded with advertising telling us exactly what will give our body more calcium. Between the “Got Milk?” slogans on one end and the Coral Calcium “cure-all” TV spots on the opposite end it is time that the truth be exposed. Let’s look at why we need calcium and then some signs of calcium deficiency.

How the Body Uses Calcium:

Strong bones, teeth and gums

Maintaining a regular heartbeat

The lowering of cholesterol

Helps prevent cardiovascular disease

Needed for muscular growth and contraction

Prevents muscle cramps

Essential in blood clotting

Helps prevent cancer

May lower blood pressure

May prevent bone loss associated with osteoporosis

Helps to activate enzymes which breaks down fats

Maintains proper cell membrane permeability

Helps keep skin healthy

Protects against preeclampsia during pregnancy

Can help reduce high blood pressure in pregnancy

Protects the bones and teeth from lead by inhibiting absorption of this metal

Calcium DeficiencySymptoms:

Aching joints

Brittle nails

Eczema

Elevated blood cholesterol

Heart palpitations

High blood pressure

Muscle Cramps

Insomnia

Nervousness

Numbness in arms or legs

Rheumatoid arthritis

Tooth decay

Depression

Hyperactivity

Hives

Psoriasis

“Got Milk?”…Are You Really Getting Calcium?

No way! The damage that this one slogan is doing to the health of Americans, especially children, is tremendous. Consider the following written by Robert Cohen (www.notmilk.com):

A publication in the February, 2003 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Vol. 77, No. 2, 504-511) clearly demonstrates that eighteen years of milk consumption

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BIO:

Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP is a Doctor of Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist and Holistic Health Practitioner in the Houston, TX area and Founder / CEO of Oasis Advanced Wellness. Dr. Lanphier is Editor of the worldwide E-newsletter Advanced Health & Wellness. www.oasisadvancedwellness.com Be sure and visit our hormonal balancing site at www.menopause-pms-progesterone.org and www.oasisserene.com

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