Robert (Bob) Swain is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Wellness Coach in Morro Bay and welcomes any questions about your health. He also does house calls.
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Ask the Doc
by Dr. Robert Swain
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Q. Dr. Bob, should I be taking calcium supplements?
A. Everyone knows calcium builds strong bones and teeth. There are many other benefits of calcium. The Journal of the American College of Nutrition study found that increasing your calcium intake may promote healthy weight. The calcium may promote the reduced fat absorption by up to 70%.
A research team of scientist at the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center at Columbia University also found that women’s mood swings during premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is supported with adequate calcium intake. Calcium has also shown to have an important role in supporting the heart. This is according to the Journal of Physiology.
So how much calcium do you need? For ages 9-18 it is recommended 1300 mgs. Men 19-70 need 1,000 mg. Women 19 to 50 and pregnant and lactating women need 1,000 mg. For men over 71 and women over 51 it is recommended 1,200 mg.
Vitamin D promotes the absorption of calcium. So a little sun is good for you.
Answers to last month's quiz:
Which state . . .
1. Has the most scientists and engineers? A. Delaware
2. The largest city in square miles? A. Jacksonville, Florida is the largest US city with 874.3 square miles.
3. Was where television was invented in 1922. A. Rigby, Idaho
4. Has twice as many college graduates of any other state. A. Washington
This months quiz.
What state has the longest running radio show?
This state has the largest ginko farm.
The hot dog was invented here.
These residents live an average of 5 years longer than any other state. Good luck and have fun.
As always stay well, win the war against disease, and enjoy a long healthy life.
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