Calcium is considered effective in preventing and treating bone loss, associated with osteoporosis. You can read more about this supplement at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/781.html.
Coral calcium, however, has not been proven as a better type of calcium for your body (just marketing ploys). You can read more about coral calcium at UC Berkeley Wellness Newsletter: http://www.wellnessletter.com/html/ds/dsCoralCalcium.php.
I am not sure why you are wondering if your coral calcium is a waste of effort...are you taking it to lose weight? It is not proven effective at weight loss; calcium has only been proven effective in increasing calcium levels in the body. Any other "claims" are made by marketing departments and the FDA has actually tried to crack down on some of these false advertisements related to coral calcium.
Talk with your doctor about what type of calcium you need, and how much you should be taking as a supplement (versus eating from calcium-rich foods). Eating naturally-occurring calcium found in foods, and them supplementing with calcium when needed, is always the best approach.
Also be sure you know WHY you are taking calcium, and what you can expect from your supplements. Calcium is not taken as a weight loss drug...EXCEPT for those people who are calcium-deficient...PLUS the people using calcium for weight loss are ALSO on a restricted or low-calorie diet.
Eating healthy is the first step in weight loss, but also knowing how many calories your body needs and staying within that range is the only way to lose weight. If you are eating a lot of healthy and high-calorie foods...you can still gain weight if you are also not exercising or physically active. To lose weight is a simple (but not easy) equation: expend more calories than you consume.
You are on the right track with choosing low-fat dairy instead of whole, as well as consuming lots of fruits and vegetables.
Talk with an R.D. who can calculate your caloric needs, as well as help you with a physical activity/exercise routine to help you lose weight. Exercise is also GREAT for women who are trying to prevent or treat osteoporosis (with doctor approval).
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Calcium is considered effective in preventing and treating bone loss, associated with osteoporosis. You can read more about this supplement at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/781.html.
Coral calcium, however, has not been proven as a better type of calcium for your body (just marketing ploys). You can read more about coral calcium at UC Berkeley Wellness Newsletter: http://www.wellnessletter.com/html/ds/dsCoralCalcium.php.
I am not sure why you are wondering if your coral calcium is a waste of effort...are you taking it to lose weight? It is not proven effective at weight loss; calcium has only been proven effective in increasing calcium levels in the body. Any other "claims" are made by marketing departments and the FDA has actually tried to crack down on some of these false advertisements related to coral calcium.
Talk with your doctor about what type of calcium you need, and how much you should be taking as a supplement (versus eating from calcium-rich foods). Eating naturally-occurring calcium found in foods, and them supplementing with calcium when needed, is always the best approach.
Also be sure you know WHY you are taking calcium, and what you can expect from your supplements. Calcium is not taken as a weight loss drug...EXCEPT for those people who are calcium-deficient...PLUS the people using calcium for weight loss are ALSO on a restricted or low-calorie diet.
Eating healthy is the first step in weight loss, but also knowing how many calories your body needs and staying within that range is the only way to lose weight. If you are eating a lot of healthy and high-calorie foods...you can still gain weight if you are also not exercising or physically active. To lose weight is a simple (but not easy) equation: expend more calories than you consume.
You are on the right track with choosing low-fat dairy instead of whole, as well as consuming lots of fruits and vegetables.
Talk with an R.D. who can calculate your caloric needs, as well as help you with a physical activity/exercise routine to help you lose weight. Exercise is also GREAT for women who are trying to prevent or treat osteoporosis (with doctor approval).
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