Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hi all, Opinions vary so greatly about the suitable amount of calcium/magnesium/Vit.D combo to take to prevent and/or reverse osteoporosis. I'm at a real loss. I have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. I am 59 and very thin. The doctor prescribed Fosamax, plus 1500 mgs. calcium. She never mentioned magnesium. I remember reading that the magnesium ratio should be higher; e.g., 500 cal. and 600 mag. I also read that higher doses of magnesium take care of muscle cramps and anxiety, both of which I suffer greatly. Hence, I am taking the Fosamax, 1000 cal/400 mag/500 Vit. D combo for the osteo problem and an extra 400 mag. for the anxiety and muscle cramps. Frankly, I still have a lot of anxiety and profuse hand and foot cramps several times a week. I'm very confused. Your aware responses appreciated. Merlynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2004 Report Share Posted April 9, 2004 , " Merlynn Starr " <illumined@w...> wrote: > Hi all, > Opinions vary so greatly about the suitable amount of > calcium/magnesium/Vit.D combo to take to prevent and/or reverse > osteoporosis. I'm at a real loss. > I have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. I am 59 and very > thin. The doctor prescribed Fosamax, plus 1500 mgs. calcium. She > never mentioned magnesium. I remember reading that the magnesium > ratio should be higher; e.g., 500 cal. and 600 mag. I also read that higher doses of magnesium take care of muscle cramps and anxiety, both of which I suffer greatly. Hence, I am taking the Fosamax, 1000 cal/400 mag/500 Vit. D combo for the osteo problem and an extra 400 mag. for the anxiety and muscle cramps. > Frankly, I still have a lot of anxiety and profuse hand and foot > cramps several times a week. I'm very confused. > Your aware responses appreciated. > Merlynn In a case of osteoporosis, the most important thing to do is eliminate the Dairy foods. The phosphorus in Dairy is problematic. There are a few other reasons that Dairy is not good for your bones as well. However... They would probably be too numerous to list here. For healthy bones, the best source of calcium is from organic foods, contrary to what you've been told from the Dairy conglomerate! Supplemental calcium is not absorbed well, shouldn't be taken in with magnesium and not is such large quantities as orthodox medicine recommends. Excessive amounts of calcium proves to be problematic in calciumosis, arteriosclerosis, kidney stones, arthritis and other diseases as well. Osteoporosis is certainly NOT a lack of calcium, rather it may worsen the problem when taken in supplemental form! Too MUCH calcium can and WILL be just as problematic as too little. The calcium when taken in a combination with other minerals is much more effective!~ ... I believe the best calcium is derived from fresh whole fruits, and other plant foods such as beans, spinach and kale. Calcium is not absorbed well when taken in combination with phosphorus (as in Dairy). It is best absorbed from fresh organic greens and in a combination with the existing boron and other trace minerals in these green plant foods! There are many plant foods which contain an abundance of Boron. Women need boron to build up their bones, and to counteract the effects of aging. If your body takes in too much phosphorus, (from soft drinks, caffeine, sugar, Dairy and other acidic processed foods so prevalent in our society)...these things tend to leach calcium from the bones faster than your body can provide it in the diet. Contrary to what you've heard, its not the AMOUNTS of calcium which are taken in, rather the components which accompany the calcium which makes the calcium more readily available and absorbable. The only calcium I would recommend for bones is a liquid product made by Flora Inc in Canada. www.florainc.com Vitamin D and vitamin K are also essential, with magnesium and potassium and some other trace minerals which are best derived from our foods. Supplemental calcium should not be taken in combination with magnesium, rather it should be taken at separate times of the day to provide the most benefits. Veggies rich in vitamin K, such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage are wonderful for rebuilding bones. cold water fish (alaskan salmon,sardines in water) along with 20 minutes or so of sunshine each day are also essential for rebuilding bones. If eliminating Dairy proves to be a problem, try some plain organic yogurt each day in combination with some fresh organic fruit.I phased out the Dairy using powdered goat's milk in my smoothies. www.meyenberg.com Alfred Vogel offers a cultured goatmilk that provides a fabulous Dairy substitute as well. His product goes by the name of " Molkosan " . Fosamax restores bone loss??. I think not! John Lee has addressed this question on his site. www.johnleemd.com If you have any questions regarding the material I've offered here, you may email me at either email address at any time. God Bless! JoAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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