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Old Mon, Sep-15-14, 15:22
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I read a lot. Maybe too much. Half the literature I read says NO, don't take calcium, it will rob your bones... and the other half says YES, you totally need calcium or else.

Does anybody know?

I am 65, in good health, and I have strong bones.

Many thanks!
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Old Wed, Sep-24-14, 19:54
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As for robbing the bones, I would need to see the details of the study to understand the findings.

BOnes are a living tissue and needs a source of supply. Not just calcium but also potassium, and vitamin D. ANd exercise. IMO a standard daily allotment should be fine; excess amounts might not be useful and maybe that was the basis of that study . . .

Calcium alone is not effective. . . . maybe that was the basis of the study . . . bone development also needs quality proteins.

I personally take a multivitamin, and calcium with vitamin D3, and run jump and play with my kids, carry hay bales . . . generally exercise challenging my bones to work everyday.

Hope you find your answer.
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Old Wed, Sep-24-14, 19:59
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For me, the answer is no. Here is a good video by Toronto nephrologist Jason Fung which looks into that question. Did you know that the countries that consume the least calcium have the lowest levels of osteoporosis?
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Old Wed, Sep-24-14, 20:23
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If you've got strong bones, then no. If you don't, then you might look into reasons why (like I am). I think for me it is lack of exercise and too much caffeine.

I keep hearing about calcium supplements ending up in the coronary arteries.
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Old Thu, Sep-25-14, 20:50
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Interesting responses. Thanks.
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