Posted by JLx on September 30, 2004, at 8:33:50
In reply to Re: Magnesium and Calcium » JLx, posted by karaS on September 29, 2004, at 22:32:34
> Thanks for the links. I am still confused but getting a little clearer. It is maddening though! Looks like even the experts are confused so I'm in good company. I am leaning towards equal levels of calcium and magnesium or no calcium at all but just magnesium.
I think we can go by how we feel to some extent. My sister is just the opposite from me -- calcium calms her down and magnesium buzzes her up.
>The other thing that is maddening is that all of the articles I've seen are for and about men. They don't deal at all with the special needs of women concerning osteoporosis. GRRRRR!
This article by The Analyst (which is a pay site that will analyze your individual circumstances per questionnaire) is a pretty good summary of what's best for osteoporosis, I think. To get The Analyst articles, just type your search subject and diagnose-me into Google.
http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C169688.html
I really have some risk factors for osteoporosis, I see. :( Especially from past habits.
> How awful for you trying to figure out the situation concerning kidney stones! That's such an immediate concern and yet how are you supposed to know what to do?
I haven't had another in quite a few years now and think I've got it covered now with magnesium, not taking big Ca supplements and drinking more water.
> This all raises another question for me now. I'd like to raise my estrogen production. Should I take additional boron? (above what's in my multiple that is)
Boron:
Maintains Bones, Joints, Neurons and May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2003/nov2003_report_boron_02.htmThis is interesting: "As we use more and more phosphates on our food crops, the availability of soil boron is decreasing. It is estimated that most people in western societies ingest about 2mg boron daily. This is based on the analysis of school meals in the U.S.A, but analyses earlier in this century put the figure at 8mg. Observations suggest that boron intake at the level of 5-6mg per day is consistent with the prevention of arthritis. A higher dose may be required for treatment." http://www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T109236.html
This is what's maddening about all the typical recommendations by the medical establishment and their nutritionists -- how many of these foods are tested with modern farming techniques when they say, don't take a supplement, "eat foods rich in ....."?
I take 3mg boron, 1-3 times a day.
JL
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