What is the best calcium supplement

[blix]

I need extra calcium. Calcium Carbonate makes me constipated and when I searched the web about info, it is all so confusing. I was thinking of coral calcium but is that animal or 'plant'? I want a calcium powder to put in my smoothies.

[belleadonna]

Add more greens to your diet. Greens have alot of calcium and it is very easily absorbed. Why do you need more calcium? If you are not taking in huge amounts of protein, you shouldn't need a supplement. Not if you are getting enough greens.

[belleadonna]

Here is a chart. I am sure that you can find some raw things on it to gain more calcium. Good luck. Also, don't forget that weight bearing exercise builds bones. Try weight lifting.

Plant Foods High in Calcium Content


Some plant foods are naturally high in calcium content.

"Calcium content of foods (per 100-gram portion) (100 grams equals around 3.5 ounces):

1. Human Breast Milk 33 mg
2. Almonds 234 mg
3. Amaranth 267 mg
4. Apricots (dried) 67 mg
5. Artichokes 51 mg
6. Beans (can: pinto, black) 135 mg
7. Beet greens (cooked) 99 mg
8. Blackeye Peas 55 mg
9. Bran 70 mg
10. Broccoli (raw) 48 mg
11. Brussel Sprouts 36 mg
12. Buckwheat 114 mg
13. Cabbage (raw) 49 mg
14. Carrot (raw) 37 mg
15. Cashew nuts 38 mg
16. Cauliflower (cooked) 42 mg
17. Swiss Chard (raw) 88 mg
18. Chickpeas (garbanzos) 150 mg
19. Collards (raw leaves) 250 mg
20. Cress (raw) 81 mg
21. Dandelion Greens 187 mg
22. Endive 81 mg
23. Escarole 81 mg
24. Figs (dried) 126 mg
25. Filberts (Hazelnuts) 209 mg
26. Kale (raw leaves) 249 mg
27. Kale (cooked leaves) 187 mg
28. Leeks 52 mg
29. Lettuce (lt. green) 35 mg
30. Lettuce (dark green) 68 mg
31. Molasses (dark-213 cal.) 684 mg
32. Mustard Greens (raw) 183 mg
33. Mustard Greens (cooked) 138 mg
34. Okra (raw or cooked) 92 mg
35. Olives 61 mg
36. Oranges (Florida) 43 mg
37. Parsley 203 mg
38. Peanuts (roasted & salted) 74 mg
39. Peas (boiled) 56 mg
40. Pistachio Nuts 131 mg
41. Potato Chips 40 mg
42. Raisins 62 mg
43. Rhubarb (cooked) 78 mg
44. Sauerkraut 36 mg
45. Sesame Seeds 1160 mg
46. Squash (Butternut) 40 mg
47. Soybeans 60 mg
48. Sugar (brown) 85 mg
49. Tofu 128 mg
50. Spinach (raw) 93 mg
51. Sunflower Seeds 120 mg
52. Sweet Potatoes (baked) 40 mg
53. Turnips (cooked) 35 mg
54. Turnip Greens (raw) 246 mg
55. Turnip Greens (boiled) 184 mg
56. Water Cress 151 mg
Dallas-Fort Worth Vegetarian Education Network

[LightLover]

Black sesame seed is much richer in calcium than white sesame
Kelp is also a good source


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[Davylp25]

I have been taking in a lot of GREENS for 1 year and still having issues with Calcium, until I started creating the alchemical process by also eating more magnesium with it so it can be better absorbed. Anyway, worked for,me.

[Halo Aglow]

Gotta love them greens! :D

I found this article about calcium and magnesium that may be of use: http://www.mgwater.com/calmagab.shtml

I would also see if you are getting enough vitamin D (getting enough sun?) Vitamin D facilitates intestinal absorption of calcium and stimulates absorption of phosphate and magnesium ions.

I hope you find what you are looking for. Keep us updated.

[blix]

Add more greens to your diet. Greens have alot of calcium and it is very easily absorbed. Why do you need more calcium? If you are not taking in huge amounts of protein, you shouldn't need a supplement. Not if you are getting enough greens.

I am 58 years old and I have osteoarthritis (in my spine mainly), and Rheumatoid arthritis. I walk up to 3 miles a day, with the help of my husband Bob and painkillers. I cannot lift weights or any weight bearing excercises other than walking. I used to be VERY flexible with Yoga, but I cannot balance myself very well now. I am through the menopause and I read that I should consume 1500 mg. of calcium a day. I don't eat as many greens as I would like. Good old tesco delivers my shopping once a week, but, as I live on disability income, I cannot afford the large quantities needed. I bought some seeds from a well known organic seed company to grow Japanese greens, Kohl Rabi, Swiss Chard, a variety of lettuces and I also bought some wheat grains and I have now my first two wheat grass trays growing. The seeds from the organic company were disappointing inasmuch not many of the seeds germinated. I wanted a calcium supplement to see if I can protect my bones till the winter, till my new winter greens are ready.

[blix]

[QUOTE=Halo Aglow;291387]Gotta love them greens! :D

I found this article about calcium and magnesium that may be of use: http://www.mgwater.com/calmagab.shtml

I have just read this article. It is very interesting. I will look at my diet again. I have been vegetarian for years but knew nothing about nutrition, just left the meat off the plate. I eat 2 cooked meals a day, one is porrige oats in the morning and a lightly cooked dinner. Every thing else is raw. I hope to increase the raw side as time goes on. But yes, greens are beautiful. I grow them in a raised up large, long container as I cannot bend. My back is so painful though. I am determined to stick this out but I get so exhausted. Maybe in a year or so I won't be so tired.

[belleadonna]

I assume that you a vegan?? Excess protein is usually the reason that our bones start to deteriote. Excess protein leaches the calcium from our bones to nuetralize the excess acid in our system. If you are vegan, try eating more greens first. It is always better to get our vitamins and minerals from our foods. I don't take supplements so maybe someone else could advise you on that.

As for the weight lifting. Just a light pair of handweights is all that you need. Have you been a SAD eater for a long time? If you just became a vegan, it will take awhile before you see any results. I am 54 years old and I used to have arthritis in my hands, feet, and jaw. Now it is gone!! :D I am a vegan and I eat raw most of the day and just eat a very light cooked item at night which is always accompanied by raw food. I usually have some sauteed veggies or brown rice.

[Davylp25]

ANGSTROM MINERALS.. If you go to Kornax.com they sell a gr8 calcium/magnesium 32oz or smaller liquid supplement for less then $28 bucks., and it will be absorbed easier, but also make sure the Vit D plane will come and pick up the calc kids, sunshine as well.

If you want, By mistake I ordered 2 of them by accident, and was going to send them to my momma, but if you would like one 32 oz of the angstrom cal/mag, I would be more than happy to send one to you, for free, no charge. If you want. It's up 2 you. Just email me if interested by clicking my pro-file.

Alright sweety take care,

[blix]

ANGSTROM MINERALS.. If you go to Kornax.com they sell a gr8 calcium/magnesium 32oz or smaller liquid supplement for less then $28 bucks., and it will be absorbed easier, but also make sure the Vit D plane will come and pick up the calc kids, sunshine as well.

If you want, By mistake I ordered 2 of them by accident, and was going to send them to my momma, but if you would like one 32 oz of the angstrom cal/mag, I would be more than happy to send one to you, for free, no charge. If you want. It's up 2 you. Just email me if interested by clicking my pro-file.

Alright sweety take care,

Thank you very much for your offer. But I live in England and I don't know how to get you the money. I would pay for it. But would you find out the postage please?

[blix]

[QUOTE=belleadonna;291439]I assume that you a vegan?? As for the weight lifting. Just a light pair of handweights is all that you need. Have you been a SAD eater for a long time? If you just became a vegan, it will take awhile before you see any results. I am 54 years old and I used to have arthritis in my hands, feet, and jaw. Now it is gone!! :D I am a vegan and I eat raw most of the day and just eat a very light cooked item at night which is always accompanied by raw food. I usually have some sauteed veggies or brown rice. [/QUOTE

I can't prepare my own meals let alone lift weights. Even filling and lifting a kettle to its minimum causes me great pain. That is why I am searching for help with supplements and raw food. I had no problem that I could not over come when I was vegetarian. I drank lots of semi skimmed milk. When I gave it up, I got extra problems.

[belleadonna]

Well good luck on your search. I wish you a pain free life!! :D

[barose]

Thank you very much for your offer. But I live in England and I don't know how to get you the money. I would pay for it. But would you find out the postage please?

Do you use Paypal?

[Davylp25]

Like I said I wouldnt accept and want the money;) ... I would send it Free of charge... From the kindest of the heart!

But if that makes you feel uncomfortable... The website is... Im sure they deliver...

http://www.kornax.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ACM&Category_Code=&Store_Code=KE

[blix]

Like I said I wouldnt accept and want the money;) ... I would send it Free of charge... From the kindest of the heart!

But if that makes you feel uncomfortable... The website is... Im sure they deliver...

http://www.kornax.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ACM&Category_Code=&Store_Code=KE

Thank you for your offer. It may be impractical to send it to me. I will continue my search and then you can give the supplement to your mother. What a kind person you are.

[Vrindavan]

heard before calcium is not the best for bone, is another nutrient instead

[VeGenesis]

Hi blix!

My bones were losing calcium like crazy last year. I was so weak it was hard to even go to the toilet. Here is what I did...

1) I started eating Kalamungay Leaves. Scientific Name: Moringa Oleifera
60 grams a day, I now take 3-4 tablespoons of the dehydrated raw power (about 15 grams). 15 grams is which is what you get if you dehydrate 60 grams of leaves yourself.

Department of Health in the Philippines
Scientific Research on Medicinal Herbs
Kalamungay or Malunggay Studies (http://www.perfectlynaturalherbs.com/skalamungay.html)

"It has 4 times the calcium of milk" and a lot more that is needed for you to use it. I usually just mix in into smashed bananas. I know it is available in California, Florida, India, Africa and the Philippines, I don't know about England.

2) I spend 20 minutes a day in the warm morning sun. Your bones will not use the calcium if you do not make vitamin D. If you can't take the morning sun, try a Vit-D supplement till you get stronger. At first I was in bed and just had someone open the windows and let the sun shine on me through the screen. Now I take a little walk.

3) Before you say you can't, listen to what I explain... I took a 500ml bottle of water and did arm curls with it while sitting on the side of my bed. While lying in bed I would do "bench presses" with my 500ml water bottle. I built up to do 1 liter, then 1.5 liters and 2 liters... I have heard of people who started with just a frying pan! Today I can do 20 pound weights - but I started with just a 500ml water bottle... it really helps with the brittle bones!

4) Avoid Acid Food - Use mainly alkaline food. I posted a few Acid-forming or Alkaline-forming Food Charts I used at alkaline.VeGenesis.com (http://alkaline.vegenesis.com/)... The more Acid Food you eat the more your bones dissolve (remove) the calcium. This is just one more reason meat is so bad, because it is Acidic.

[Aleesha Sattva]

has anyone recommended chia seeds? Cause chia seeds are super high in calcium and boron plus a complete protein all in one!

[Aleesha Sattva]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/thsaywha.gif I just realized (thanks Sport) that this thread is over two years old. Not too sure if the OP is even a part of this site anymore...

[VeGenesis]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x87/recyclinggoddess/thsaywha.gif I just realized (thanks Sport) that this thread is over two years old. Not too sure if the OP is even a part of this site anymore...

Good for the banana eaters huh? :D

[kherd2]

thanks for the acid alkaline food chart that is very helpful.

[Borgina]

I need extra calcium. Calcium Carbonate makes me constipated and when I searched the web about info, it is all so confusing. I was thinking of coral calcium but is that animal or 'plant'? I want a calcium powder to put in my smoothies.
I recommend to stay far far away for calsium supplements!

This guy explains why:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9VEz2Px8QM&feature=related

[blessteve]

Carrot juice is the best. The calcium in carrot juice is very absorbable.

[liz08]

I take a calcium supplement...it's actually a liquid cal-mag that also contains some vitamin D. It is of course best to get it from your diet as much as possible, but if you have a deficiency, or problems that require more calcium than the average person, then a supplement is a good idea I think. I like the liquid ones for the better absorption rates. It's also important to make sure to get a liquid cal-mag (http://www.seacoastvitamins.com/product_info.php?products_id=6800) that also contains vitamin D, because that aids in the absorption of the calcium. Most of us don't get the vitamin D we need naturally in the winter months.

[champeter]

Take vitamin C at the same time you take a calcium supplement. Or eat a food rich in vitamin C, such as an orange. This helps with the absorption of calcium.Calcium Gluconate and Calcium Lactate: These types of calcium pills contain low content of elemental calcium. Hence, one may need to take a large amount of tablets to meet the calcium requirement.

[sport]

http://www.fao.org/docrep/W7336T/w7336t03.htm
From the above link


CONCLUSION

Nutrition is only one component of skeletal health and fracture risk. The nutrients that are most important in this regard are protein, calcium, vitamin D, copper, zinc and ascorbic acid. Of these, calcium and vitamin D are the nutrients most likely to be limiting in the industrialized nations. The optimal calcium intake in the industrialized, northern nations, given existing dietary patterns, is probably in the range of 30 to 40 mmol per day. Because of the major influence of both environmental and genetic factors on the calcium requirement, there can be no single requirement for the world population. At least as far as skeletal health is concerned, the calcium requirement will usually be lower for blacks than for Asians and Caucasians Since both salt and protein increase obligatory calcium losses, estimation of the calcium requirement must take into consideration other constituents of the diet. Finally, vitamin D should be provided in sufficient quantity to optimize the physiological control of the calcium economy. In brief, sun, food and/or supplements should combine to produce a year-round serum 25(OH)D level above 80 nmol per litre.

I think that the important thing to take from the conclusion is the following.
"Since both salt and protein increase obligatory calcium losses, "