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September 14, 2016 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Incredible! The U.S. Surgeon General And Save Our Bones Agree (Mostly)
…itrate) are absorbed well when taken with meals… In a recent evaluation of calcium sources, calcium carbonate supplements were found to be the least expensive supplemental source of calcium.”2 Of course, calcium carbonate is the cheapest form, but it’s also the unhealthiest and least bioavailable! Calcium carbonate accumulates in soft tissue, where it causes dangerous damage. Yet this is the first kind of calcium that doctors typically prescribe,…
October 10, 2010 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
‘Vivian Answers Day’ #3
…to strengthen the spine. All the best, Question & Answer #10 Hi. I am very confused now. Should I take calcium or not? -Svetlana Dear Svetlana, Calcium is an important mineral to support bone health and hundreds of other biological processes in the body. For that reason it is listed as a Foundation Supplement in the Osteoporosis Reversal Program. The best is to eat calcium-rich foods, such as cabbage, broccoli, spinach, and sesame seeds, to name a…
January 28, 2010 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Debunking The Milk Myth: Why Milk Is Bad For You And Your Bones
…teoporosis are the ones where people drink the most milk and have the most calcium in their diets. The connection between calcium consumption and bone health is actually very weak, and the connection between dairy consumption and bone health is almost nonexistent.” Surprised? You shouldn’t be, because as I mentioned earlier in this article… Milk is an acidifying animal protein Like any other animal derived protein-rich food, milk has a positive po…
May 22, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Conservative Treatment For Osteoporosis: Magnificent Magnesium
…er research keeps pointing to magnesium as the true bone strengthener over calcium. Yet it’s still calcium that most people (and, sadly, their doctors) think of when they consider their conservative treatment options for osteoporosis. Exploring conservative treatments for osteoporosis means learning the truth about which conservative treatments are best. Of course, the entire Osteoporosis Reversal Program is a conservative, all-natural approach th…
February 26, 2017 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: GMO Apples Hidden In Your Grocery Aisle, The Milk Industry Grasping At Straws, More Evidence Too Much Meat Can Kill You, And More!
…use and menopause-osteoporosis model. They took skim milk powder and added calcium citrate or calcium carbonate homogenized to a nano-sized particle distribution. They also added a number of nutrients known to increase the bioavailability of calcium: Inulin, DHA & EPA, and vitamins B6, K1, and D3. Then they administered this milk-powder cocktail to the rats. Relevant Excerpt: “Although, nano-sized enriched milk powders had the greatest calcium bio…
February 28, 2013 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
3 Ways To Shield Your Bones From This Harmful Toxin
…ou’ll need to take at least 500 mg of magnesium. Foundation Supplement #2: Calcium Ah, calcium—the “go to” mineral for those seeking help for osteoporosis. But as regular readers know, and as I write in the Osteoporosis Reversal Program, just popping a calcium tablet every day is not what it’s all about. These Foundation Supplements all work together, and calcium, while very important, is not a “Lone Ranger” mineral. But I’ll repeat—calcium is ver…
June 2, 2010 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The Power Of The Sesame Seed
…cent when the hulls are removed from the sesame seed; however, the form of calcium in the hulls is calcium oxalate, a less absorbable form of calcium. The actual harm of removing the hull is debatable. When the seed is crushed, as in tahini or sesame butter, its nutrients are more easily digested. When left whole, the seeds do not break down as well during digestion. Toasting or roasting sesame seeds alter their nutritional value. Studies show tha…
April 22, 2012 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Vivian Answers Day #20: Gluten Free And Bones, Alkalizing Soup Broth Recipe, Vitamin D, Lemon And Calcium, Forteo, And More!
…ten free. Stay healthy, Question & Answer #5 You mentioned that lemons had calcium. Do limes also have calcium? I really enjoy all the articles you have sent. -Brenda Dear Brenda, Lemons are one of the Foundation Foods listed in the Osteoporosis Reversal Program. In addition to being alkalizing, they contain vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and potassium. In fact, one lemon contains 15 grams of calcium. You most probably already know that Vitamin C,…
February 23, 2017 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Why The Medical Establishment Keeps Ignoring The Real Cause Of Osteoporosis. (Plus 4 Mainstream Studies That Confirm They’re Dead Wrong!)
…alkaline potassium salts.4 This sheds light on the impact of potassium on calcium balance due to potassium’s ability to reduce calcium excretion.5 Additionally, high potassium intakes via diets rich in fruits and vegetables are associated with increased bone density in the femoral neck and lower biochemical markers of bone turnover in adult women.6 This is precisely the same clinical nutrition, bone-building strategy of the Osteoporosis Reversal…
May 16, 2018 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
6 Reasons To Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Vitamin K
…Heart Vitamin K’s relationship with calcium is essential to its cardiovascular benefits. Calcification of the arteries can occur when the body doesn’t have the appropriate cofactors for utilizing the calcium it contains. Along with Vitamin D and Magnesium, Vitamin K2 prepares the calcium for use in your bones and ushers it to those critical locations. Without that process,…