What is calcium and where does it occur? Calcium is the fifth most abundant element in the earth’s crust, which is why it is found everywhere – in rocks, soils, water, and living organisms. Milk and dairy products, in particular,…
The Long Term Downside of Acid Blockers
Proton pump inhibitors (acid blockers) are top sellers. Since the drugs for stomach protection no longer have to be prescribed by the doctor, but are freely available, they are considered harmless and used for various stomach complaints. But it is…
Vitamin D: How Much Do We Need?
In recent years everyone has been talking about vitamins we get from sunlight. Unfortunately we are not getting these in sufficient quantity, as new investigations suggest. So we are amending ongoing discussions about how much vitamin D one should actually…
Calcium Can Reduce Pregnancy Issues
Pregnancy poisoning, or preeclampsia, is probably one of the most serious complications of pregnancy, due to the risk of miscarriages, but also other dangerous symptoms. However, small doses of 1 gram calcium seem to prevent pregnancy poisening. Preeclampsia has many…
More Salt, Decreased Bone Density?
We have all heard the warnings about getting excessive salt in our diets, especially with regard to high blood pressure. However, sodium has a “counterpart” as well – calcium. This means that a lot of table salt – known to…
