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How do you keep track of your daily calcium intake?
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@doglover1962
I’ve learned that just tracking calcium intake is not enough. One has to also look at calcium absorption. I was surprised to learn that prolonged use of Psyllium (found in products like Metamucil) can interfere with calcium absorption. I don’t know how long is “prolonged” use.
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@jeanmanning
THIS!
My one appointment with an endocrinologist hurt more than helped because she emphasized eating almonds as a Calcium source. And I followed that direction too closely! My last Calcium level was flagged as low. I didn’t know anything about Oxalates which reduce Calcium absorption. Now I avoid almonds. I was also eating a lot of spinach after my hip surgery because I was anemic and wanted more iron. Spinach is a major oxalate. I think I’m going to cut back on the dairy which I’ve been eating a lot of (which can be inflammatory) and just take my 1,000 mg. Of Calcium at least until my level increases. Just watched this excellent presentation from Osteo Boston on Calcium levels and parathyroid issues and learned so much:
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@jeanmanning I would also learn about this to.
Thank you