A balanced approach on calcium

The calcium myth
by Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD
A balanced approach, how to make calcium work for your bones and your body
Here are some guidelines for making calcium work to strengthen your bones;
Rebalance your calcium intake. There are many calcium rich vegetables that do double duty for the bones by alkalizing the system. Beans and other legumes, such as soy, as well as fish, seeds, and nuts offer additional choices.
Let the sun shine in! Our bodies were meant to be exposed to sunshine, but do this in a way that is health-enhancing, not harmful. This will allow your body to make adequate amounts of vitamin D3 .
Supplement with vitamin D. For maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D, 1000 to 2000 IU per day is safe and adequate. If you think you could be vitamin D deficient, as are some billion people worldwide, ask your healthcare provider for vitamin D testing, then supplement accordingly.
Increase your intake of vitamin K. Most people get some, but not enough vitamin K from their diet, from green leafy vegetables and fermented foods like aged cheese. As a whole, however, we consume suboptimal amounts of this key bone nutrient. For optimum bone health, supplementation with vitamin K2 is recommended for nearly everyone. Exceptions include those using the blood-thinning drug Coumadin warfarin, as this vitamin can interfere with the action of blood-thinner drugs.

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