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Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Of the two
to three pounds of calcium contained in the average body, 99% is located
in the bones and teeth. Calcium is needed to form bones and teeth and
is also required for blood clotting, transmission of signals in nerve
cells, and muscle contraction. The importance of calcium for preventing
osteoporosis is probably its most well-known role.
Many in the healing arts feel that calcium deficiency is widespread
and almost everyone would benefit from a daily calcium supplement. Our
experience indicates that the inability to use calcium available in
the diet is far more wide-spread than simple calcium deficiency. When
a calcium need is identified through subjective indications or through
laboratory analysis, the lack of synergists or metabolizing agents may
be locus to the problem. Always rule out the need for magnesium,
phosphorus, vitamin A, B, and C, unsaturated fatty acids, iodine, and
the inability to absorb calcium from the diet (hypochlorhydria)
as the possible reason(s) for the calcium need.
Many doctors feel that an increased serum calcium indicates poor fat
emulsification and decreased serum calcium indicates poor fatty acid
utilization.
Common subjective indications of calcium needs are: Frequent skin rashes
or hives, muscle cramps at rest (especially leg or toe cramps while
sleeping), soft fingernails, frequent nose bleeds, increased fever with
a mild cold or virus, frequent hoarseness, irritability, and high or
low blood pressure.
Insure urinary calcium levels are checked anytime serum calcium levels
are significantly increased or decreased. Total blood levels and hair
analysis levels are considered inaccurate reflections of tissue availability.
Perform Lowenburg’s tissue mineral test to determine status.
Causes of Deficiency:
· Arthritis
· Blood loss
· Decreased absorption
· Decreased intake especially if eating SAD (Standard American Diet)
· High intake of sodium
· High intake of sugar
· High phosphorus
· Hypercalcuria
· Hypochlorhydria
· Inflammatory bowel disease
· Lead toxicity
· Multiple sclerosis
· Senility
Biochemical Functions:
· Adds hardness to bone formation
· Aids transport across cell membranes
· Decreases cholesterol and triglycerides
· Decreases plaques (in animal studies)
· Helps regulate membrane stability
· Influences excitability of smooth muscle
· Involved in teeth structure
· Regulates neurotransmitters at synaptic junctions
· Stimulates the release of thromboplastin from platelets
The following are recommended food supplementation for calcium support:
DOCTOR’S A-Z food supplementation: Bone Building
Complex W/ Boron (2 TID),Liquid Calcium & Magnesium (2 BID)
Or BIOTICS food supplementation: Ca/Mg-Plus (or) Osteo-B
Plus (2 with meals daily)
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