The daily intake of 1.2 g calcium reduces the risk of bone fractures by 72%, the results of a survey of Swiss experts. 1,2 g calcium contained in about four cups of milk and at least as much to drink people aged over 50, doctors advise. The scientists from the hospital at Zurich University and American medical school at the University of Dartmouth, the state of New Hampshire for 4 years were observed 930 healthy men and women aged 27 to 80 years. Half of them received a dietary supplement that contains calcium and other – placebo. In people who received nutritional supplements, the risk of fractures resulting from car accidents, falls from a high place or sports injuries has been significantly reduced – by up to 72%. The results are published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Really the milk is quite healthy for the people in older ages, mostly because of the bone problems and fractures can cause serious problems for them.
The health of teeth and bones depends on calcium – it probably all know. But not everyone knows just drinking milk can not obtain the necessary dose of calcium for the body. Calcium is the only trace element whose living need not be measured in milligrams, in grams, so the required rate can not fit into one tablet. And as for all the vitamins and minerals, primarily specialists advise them to ensure, through proper nutrition.
Sun, cottage cheese and fish
According to recent recommendations in the period of active growth of the organism required 1.2 g calcium daily. After 25 years of age the dose is reduced to 0.6 d, but she pregnant again increased to 1.2 g, and for nursing mothers even 1,5 From this need calcium and women over 50 years to prevent osteoporosis. Where to get calcium? Of course, primarily of milk. However, to ensure only the required dose are needed 4-5 cups – they contain just about 1,2 on those who do not like milk remains rich variety of dairy products: cheeses, cottage cheese, yellow cheese. Ensuring that the amount of calcium is only half the task. Because besides the source and it must be mastered. This requires vitamin D and sunlight, which enhances the synthesis of this vitamin. Therefore, research shows that many Southern people hardly eat milk products, but nevertheless do not suffer from a lack of calcium: thanks to their permanent residence of the sun, their body fully absorb what deals with food. Drink fish oil, eat the cod liver and fish at all Stress, experts advise. If you do not like dairy products, you can fill the shortage of calcium, and drink more beans containing calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
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The daily intake of 1.2 g calcium reduces the risk of bone fractures by 72%, the results of a survey of Swiss experts. 1,2 g calcium contained in about four cups of milk and at least as much to drink people aged over 50, doctors advise. The scientists from the hospital at Zurich University and American medical school at the University of Dartmouth, the state of New Hampshire for 4 years were observed 930 healthy men and women aged 27 to 80 years. Half of them received a dietary supplement that contains calcium and other – placebo. In people who received nutritional supplements, the risk of fractures resulting from car accidents, falls from a high place or sports injuries has been significantly reduced – by up to 72%. The results are published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Really the milk is quite healthy for the people in older ages, mostly because of the bone problems and fractures can cause serious problems for them.