What is Liquid Calcium?
Calcium:
Making up approximately 2 percent of the body's weight, of which
99 percent is found in the teeth and skeleton, calcium is the
mineral found in greatest abundance in the body. Calcium is
important for maintaining healthy bones, healthy teeth, proper
nerve transmission, proper muscle contraction, regulation of the
heartbeat and blood clotting.
Foods that are high in naturally occurring calcium (in
descending order) include cheese, sesame seeds, sardines in oil,
condensed milk, soybeans, nuts, cabbage, yogurt, milk, Brewer's
yeast, watercress, figs, cocoa powder, broccoli, cottage cheese,
fresh water and ocean fish.
Foods and substances that cause calcium deficiency include
alcohol, coffee, and tobacco smoking, high salt diet, and high
consumption of red meat.
Calcium supplements, in order to be properly assimilated by the
body, should also contain magnesium, vitamin D and the trace
mineral boron. A highly bio-available form of supplemental
calcium is calcium citrate/malate (CCM).
Other popular forms of calcium include acetate, carbonate,
gluconate and lactate, which are all similar in absorption
rates.
Calcium deficiency is most common in people on strict
vegetarian, or vegan diets, however, the typical American does
not get enough calcium from their diet. The typical American
diet provides about 450-550 milligrams of calcium daily, well
below the recommended daily allowance (RDA).
Recommended daily allowance (RDA) for calcium is 800 milligrams
per day.
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) was created in 1941, by
the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of
Sciences. The goal of setting RDA's was to prevent diseases
cause by nutrient deficiencies. RDAs are commonly referred to as
the "minimum wages of nutrition".
Optimum Daily Allowance (ODA) for calcium is 1500 milligrams.
Optimum Daily Allowance (ODA) reflects the amounts of nutrients
required by most adults to support and maintain vibrant good
health, as shown by scientific studies.
Magnesium:
Approximately 60% of the magnesium found in the body is stored
in the skeleton, only 1% is found in the blood, and the
remainder is stored in the muscles and soft tissues. Relative to
anxiety and insomnia, the most important function of magnesium
is its role in the relaxation of muscles. Sufficient levels of
magnesium are also crucial for the formation of the bones, fatty
acids and proteins. Other functions include acting as a
co-factor for enzymes, synthesis of RNA and DNA and numerous
amino acids, the activation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for
cellular energy production, proper cardiovascular function, and
the formation and utilization of insulin.
Foods that are high in naturally occurring magnesium include (in
descending order) wheat bran, cocoa powder, wheat germ, nuts,
soy beans, Brewer's yeast, white beans, ocean fish, shrimp,
mussels, cheese, condensed milk, and turkey.
Magnesium deficiency is common in people taking oral
contraceptives, natural or prescription diuretics, and
over-consuming laxatives. Magnesium deficiency is a commonly
related to cardiovascular conditions, cirrhosis of the liver
(alcoholism), kidney disease, menstrual cramping, and PMS.
A 1994 survey conducted by the Gallup Organization found that
72% of adult American's diets lack sufficient magnesium. The
survey revealed that over half of all adults are consuming less
than 75% of the RDA and one-third are eating less than 50% of
the RDA for magnesium.
Recommended daily allowance (RDA) for magnesium is 350
milligrams for men and 280 milligrams for women per day.
Optimum Daily Allowance (ODA) for magnesium is 750 - 1000
milligrams.
Symptoms Associated with Calcium and/or Magnesium Deficiency
or Imbalance:
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Excessive
tension, worry or anxiety without cause |
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Irritable or angry responses to sudden stimuli or
frustration |
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Fear of
social activities |
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Severe
indecisiveness |
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Severe
indecisiveness |
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Hypertension (high blood Pressure) |
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Panic
attacks |
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Muscle
spasms or tremors |
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Altered
reflexes |
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Myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
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Nervousness |
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Insomnia |
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Cardiac
arrhythmia and racing pulse |
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Increased irritability of nerves and muscles (Nervous
tics, tremors, and muscle spasm) |
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Fatigue |
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Depression |
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Hyperactivity |
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Neuromuscular excitability |
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Anxiety
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Confusion |
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Muscle
pain |
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Restlessness |
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Weakness |
Conclusion:
In America today it is very difficult to avoid having some
stress and anxiety in your life, however, the effects of stress
and you're emotional and physical reactions to stress can be
modified. This is accomplished by ensuring your body's
sufficiency of calcium and magnesium, by being consciously aware
of and eliminating as many stress factors in your life as
possible, and if necessary, to use "targeted" herbs and
nutrients to safely support your nervous system and calm your
mind. Try to slow down. With a little more preparation for each
day and proper time management, you can avoid the "rush mode"
that many people find themselves in every day. Seek out and
enjoy "life's simple pleasures"; take a walk, enjoy nature, take
a nap, etc. Do things that take your mind off of your worries.
"It has been said that our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of
its sorrow, but only empties today of its strength." |
