Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Only 46% of postmenopausal women get enough calcium and the NAMS recommends increasing the RDA of vitamin D to 800 IU for several groups. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, contributing to muscle contraction,...
Calcium Found to Reduce Stroke Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a large study in Japan, those with highest intake of calcium had a 29% smaller risk for all types of stroke. In the United States alone, someone has a stroke every 45 seconds and someone dies of stroke every three minutes. As the...
American Men and Women Fail to Meet Calcium Recommendations
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. A large survey of 9477 Americans found that 60% did not reach the recommended daily levels. Most Americans are still not meeting the current national recommendations for adequate calcium intake.(1) This is the conclusion of a recent study...
Calcium Supplements May Save Mothers and Babies Worldwide
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Calcium supplementation in 8325 women in seven countries, reduced preterm deliveries from 3.8% to 2.4% (by 36%), eclampsia by 32%, and infant deaths by 30%. The World Health Organization (WHO) has published the results of a major,...
Magnesium Found to Benefit Gallbladder Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that those with the highest intake of magnesium (more than 409 mg per day) had a 33% reduced risk of gallstones compared to those with the lowest magnesium intake (less than 288 mg per day). Gallstones are a common medical...
Selenium Improves Muscle Health in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows that out of 900 patients, those with the lowest 20% of selenium blood levels were 64%, 80%, and 66% more likely to have significantly decreased hip, knee and grip strength respectively, compared to those in the highest...
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