Minerals
You don't have to be a geologist to know that minerals are important. Our bodies need some inorganic substances like iron, calcium and chromium for proper health. Plants obtain these nutrients from the earth, and we humans may obtain them from plants. If you're not getting enough of a particular mineral, there are a wide array of mineral supplements available. Often it is not as easy to take in or absorb minerals by themselves, so look for recommendations about taking supplements with a meal or seeing how supplements are frequently combined - like calcium with vitamin D.
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- Q What is K-Lor?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyK-Lor is one of the many brands of potassium supplements. Its primary ingredient is potassium chloride. The primary use of K-Lor is the treatment of low potassium, a condition called hypokalemia. K-Lor also can offset potassium losses resulting from... Full Answer
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- Q How can I take calcium?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyCalcium supplements are available in several forms. Options for dosage include: tablets (chewable, dissolvable, extended release, regular release) capsules wafers powders granules syrups liquid suspension Dosage amounts may vary according to several... Full Answer
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- Q What is the best way to take calcium?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyThe best way to take calcium varies from person to person. Age, calcium needs, and health limitations dictate what form and dosage of calcium is necessary. Talking to your doctor or pharmacist is a good way to understand what the best way to take calcium... Full Answer
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- Q Should I let my doctor know I take calcium?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyYes. Because calcium has the potential to interact with many medications and may affect certain medical conditions, it is a good idea to let your doctor know that you're taking it. Telling your doctor is especially important if you are being prescribed a... Full Answer
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- Q What foods reduce calcium absorption?
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Dr. David Slovik, Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismSome vegetables and grains contain substances that undermine calcium absorption. For example, the oxalic acid in spinach and rhubarb combines with the calcium in these plants so that it isn't readily absorbed. Insoluble fiber, such as that in... Full Answer
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- Q What is potassium supplement used for?
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Vitamin and nutrient deficiency (hypokalemia, potassium deficiency) Potassium deficiency, or hypokalemia, may occur for various reasons, including decreased potassium intake, increased potassium excretion caused by certain drugs, loss of potassium due... Full Answer
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- Q What does calcium do for the body, beyond building bones?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyCalcium is the A-Rod of nutrients. Alex Rodriguez earns a lot of his Yankee-pinstripe reputation for his great hitting, but he also runs and fields just as well. Like A-Rod, calcium gets top billing for one big talent: what it does to your bones. But... Full Answer
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- Q Why is it so important that I consume calcium every day?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineYour body stores excess calcium until you reach your early 30s-the time you reach your peak bone density. After that, your body stops storing calcium, and you must rely on getting all the calcium you need from your diet. If you don't, you'll deplete the... Full Answer
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- Q How much daily calcium do women need?
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Women need different amounts of calcium at different life stages. From ages 11 to 24, they should ingest about 1,200 mg to 1,500 mg daily to build maximum bone mass before age 25. Pregnant and lactating women need this same amount. From ages 25... Full Answer
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- Q Is calcium lactate or calcium citrate better for bone health?
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Calcium citrate is 21% calcium by weight. Calcium lactate is a salt form of calcium carbonate and is around 18% calcium by weight. Both forms are absorbed evenly and not affected by stomach pH and can be taken with or without food. But calcium in the... Full Answer
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