Calcium for Teeth and Bones
This mineral is actually necessary to every cell in the body and used in practically every bodily function as well. Calcium is vital to nerve impulses, heartbeat, blood clotting, and muscle contraction.
Although calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body (because bones are formed from it), few Americans get enough calcium in their diet. They are largely unaware of calcium deficiencies in their bodies until they are much older and develop and conditions like gum disease and osteoporosis.
Research has shown that every adult should get at least 1,000 milligrams of calcium every day for the continued health of their teeth, gums, bones, and general physical constitution.
The most obvious way a person can get the calcium they need for their teeth and bones is by eating calcium-rich foods like dairy products, green, leafy vegetables, tofu, salmon with edible bones, and even sardines in a can.
Another way is to take any number of calcium supplements that are available over the counter. Different types of supplements exist in different forms at varying price points.
· Calcium carbonate is the least supplement for teeth and bones, and it also happens to be the most concentrated.
· Calcium citrate is the supplement that the stomach can most easily digest, and is the safest for people who are older or for persons with stomach ulcers.
· Calcium lactate is the least concentrated supplement. It is rapidly absorbed, however, and because of this, is also the most expensive.
· Coral calcium supplements have become famous due to TV advertising. They are a source of naturally occurring calcium that has been demonstrated to be exceptionally beneficial to the health of teeth and bones.
Magnesium and Vitamin D help the body process calcium. When there is a 2-1 relationship between calcium and magnesium, absorption of calcium occurs much more quickly. Vitamin D also assists in absorption, which is why it is added to milk. Children often meet their daily requirements by taking chewable tablets which are easier for them to swallow and digest.
When taking calcium for teeth and bone health, it is good to skip a dose every now and then. Studies indicate that the body has a strange tendency to keep absorption rates at a higher level, as if it were anticipating the next dose.
Check with your doctor or dentist first before taking supplements to make sure they are right for your particular situation.
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