There is nothing special
about the calcium in milk; it is just as easily absorbed as other forms of calcium from other sources.
But the reason you hear or read
about calcium so much is because lots of it is stored in your bones and teeth.
However, only in recent studies have we learned more about specific
details about calcium and magnesium in terms of dietary intake and absorption rate.
Large breed puppies have more specific
requirements about calcium and phosphorus than adult large breed dogs and they need to have food that keeps the calories down so they won't grow too rapidly.
Most of us think about bones and teeth when we
think about calcium; but calcium has critical functions in your dog or cat's body other than bone strength.
Review our
What About Calcium article for a detailed explanation of building strong, healthy bones on a Paleo diet.
A research team from the University of Minnesota wanted to learn
more about calcium oxalate stone formation in dogs.
From what we
know about calcium oxalate, it is very unlikely to crystallize into discrete, urinary tract stones when your pet's urine is dilute — even if oxalates are present at the time.
Whereas the Eagle pack does have the proteins, carbohydrates, fats and other nutrients that are much needed for the body, but does not say much
about calcium for building stronger bones and joints.
Also, they tend to form in the kidneys in humans and bladder in canines, so it may be risky to draw too many conclusions
about calcium oxalate stone disease processes from human studies.
Great question Linda, Recent studies involving serious cyclists have raised interesting
questions about calcium loss for this group of athletes.
I read
something about calcium - D - glucarate, DIM and indole -3-carbinol, are safe during breastfeeding or should wait for later?
I am curious
though about the calcium powder — and the calcium water which is part of the instructions in the Pomona's pectin box.
I think we got similar messages from the dairy
industry about calcium and we think we need to get as much of it as possible but we can get all the calcium we need from whole foods too without dairy.
The food must meet the general claim conditions for making a nutrition content claim about calcium
If your child has lactose intolerance, a milk allergy, or eats a vegan diet, talk to your health care
provider about calcium and vitamin D.
The ramifications of early supplementation in breastfed infants and the nutrition and potential consequences of homemade formulas, goat's milk, cow's milk, raw milk and soy will be presented, along with the evidence behind food allergies in breastfeeding babies and the
truth about calcium needs in children.
Sources: Harvard Health Publications — What You Need to Know
About Calcium Dr Sears — Top Iron Veggies
With all of the
buzz about calcium for bones, iron for blood, or zinc for fighting colds, it can be easy to miss out on the metabolic magic of magnesium.
Can someone verify a
query about calcium in milk — does reducing the fat content of the milk render the calcium to be less bio-available?