Are Calcium Supplements Effective?

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  • @here5574
    @here5574 9 років тому +11

    This man is amazing. OMG such an honest rare doctor.. Thank you.

  • @auralaenera
    @auralaenera 7 років тому +14

    Does supplementation include fortified foods? Without fortified foods, I find that I am not getting the recommended 500 to 1000 mg even with salads, smoothies, almonds, etc.

    • @mmhmm9271
      @mmhmm9271 2 роки тому +1

      Hi, did you ever find an answer to this?

    • @MushookieMan
      @MushookieMan День тому

      I know this is an old comment but for other people who are wondering, at 5:25 he mentions that calcium levels in your body are resistant change anywhere from a dietary intake of 415-1740 mg/day.

  • @infrainquieta
    @infrainquieta 3 роки тому +4

    What about the calcium added in soymilk or any non diary milks?

  • @tventhusiazt
    @tventhusiazt 2 роки тому +4

    "Fortified" means supplemented. So if you don't consume plant milks, cereals, etc which have the calcium added then it's no different to take in a pill. I agree you shouldn't overdo, but just almonds, kale, figs, and the small amounts from other foods probably won't get you to the recommended 500-1000 mg per day

  • @SuperBooker2010
    @SuperBooker2010 8 років тому +4

    Thank you for the awesome video!
    Is there any difference between the different calcium supplements? calcium citrate, calcium carbonate, glycinate chelate ...

  • @PhilipShields
    @PhilipShields 3 роки тому +3

    I would like to see a video looking at calcium-fortified foods and health risks.

  • @jmarie1959
    @jmarie1959 7 років тому +3

    Thank you for adding the comment about Gastric Bypass - I often wonder when seeing anything on the safety of Calcium supplements how it effects me.

  • @TheMissShivi
    @TheMissShivi 9 років тому +6

    What about fortified plant milks? And what about the type of calcium supplements? I take 300mg of Kind Organics Calcium daily where the calcium is derived from organic algae, I would assume that this would be ok since it's a plant source...?

    • @daviddawn5461
      @daviddawn5461 9 років тому +1

      +Shivi Crowley (MissShivi) take vitamin D to absorb the calcium and magnesium if you take more then that, because taking one of them lowers the other mineral.

    • @ryanwillmore927
      @ryanwillmore927 8 років тому +1

      +sdushdiu
      The problem is calcium in foods is hard to absorb.

    • @ryanwillmore927
      @ryanwillmore927 8 років тому +2

      +sdushdiu
      You're reading comprehension is absolutely horrid.
      Nowhere did I state that eating whole-food plant based foods isn't a good source of calcium, just that how much calcium you're able to absorb and consistent you are with calcium in foods is dependent on an case by case individual basis.
      This is where supplements come along, and cherry picking studies that use isolate supplements isn't going to disapprove anything. Read the OP. There's been a reemergence of food-based supplements to correct the confusion that you and the Doctor have, of course you'll just throw a fit and say to just eat the food sources. Again, that just isn't enough.

  • @redpillthinking6043
    @redpillthinking6043 9 років тому +18

    This is why I fucking love Dr. McDougall, this confirms everything he has been saying about calcium and vitamin D.

    • @workingclassveganrants440
      @workingclassveganrants440 9 років тому +2

      +The Fruitman Was just thinking this too; Mcdougall cleared this up a while back!!! I love McDougall; his stance on nutrition is so painfully simple for everyone to comprehend. Although, disagree on his stance against too much fruit hahaha. I remember harley aka D-rider crossed that part out of John's book the starch solution when he bought it haha.

    • @Chimsonovan
      @Chimsonovan 9 років тому

      +Jack Scott (PlantSurthriver)
      Does McDougall promote anti gluten diets, because well.. potatoes, rice etc is all gluten free?

    • @redpillthinking6043
      @redpillthinking6043 9 років тому +4

      +Chimon He thinks gluten free diets are bullshit, unless some actually has a real sensitive or allergy to gluten -- which only affects 2-3% of the population.

    • @Chimsonovan
      @Chimsonovan 9 років тому +1

      The Fruitman
      So the stereotypical answer "it is glue that sticks to the inside of the human gut" is nothing but hype? I heard this as well from a very competent dietist / doctor who also knows about B12 (if a doctor knows about issues like B12 / Cobalamin, they are extraordinary)

    • @workingclassveganrants440
      @workingclassveganrants440 9 років тому +4

      Chimon I think unless you've got hard empirical evidence through rigorous medical testing, & through completely removing (for a good while) & re-introducing glutinous foods - to see how you feel off-gluten and back-on again... then it's all hype really. I think partially a good reason gluten gets a really bad rap is through scapegoating tactics the meat, dairy & egg industry (+ affiliates) propagate to blame gluten (& grains generally) for its/their health-detracting qualities... because heaven forbid; it can't be the meat patty & cheese in my big mac that's the issue, it must be the bun!!!!!!

  • @veganactive3504
    @veganactive3504 9 років тому +17

    Why don't fortified juices, for example, have a "calcium supplementation hazard warning" on them, just like all pharmaceuticals must have? If these side effects are known, that would make sense.

    • @GoustiFruit
      @GoustiFruit 9 років тому +9

      +veganactive Just avoid processed foods.

  • @marcusolsson2126
    @marcusolsson2126 9 років тому +17

    When are human going to learn that minerals is for plants not humans. Plants is for humans and it is there you get your minerals.

    • @TheStewieGriffinShow
      @TheStewieGriffinShow 9 років тому +3

      +marcus olsson You need to clarify that a little more. What you mean is that rock minerals are for plants and plant minerals are for humans.

    • @marcusolsson2126
      @marcusolsson2126 9 років тому +4

      +TheStewieGriffinShow Short answer is: Yes you understand it right. Here is the long one: To be more correct is that komplex mineral(rock) is for the microorganism in the soil. They convert the mineral to a bioabsorbable or bioavailable for the plant. Plant absorb this nutriant and make it bioavailable of us human.

    • @TheStewieGriffinShow
      @TheStewieGriffinShow 9 років тому +3

      +marcus olsson So there is another symbiotic relationship between plants and humans beside oxygen and carbon dioxide. Plants make food for humans and humans fertilize the soil to make food for plants. :)

    • @goku445
      @goku445 7 років тому +2

      not sure why this wise comment has so little thumbs up. its very true.

  • @koreymoore542
    @koreymoore542 9 років тому +1

    so what about my orange juice that had added calcium and vitamin D?

  • @catherinec5232
    @catherinec5232 3 роки тому +1

    Hey, I know calcium supplements are generally not recommended in most people. What about patients on long-term PPI therapy (omeprazole, pantoprazole) which increases weak bones and fracture risk? Same question for patients on anti-seizure meds, which also increases risk for weak bones and fractures. I’m a pharmacist and we generally recommend calcium and vitamin D in these populations. So now, just recommend vitamin D in these populations? Thank you for your help!

  • @luizaava876asgard
    @luizaava876asgard 7 років тому

    i take soy milk fortified with calcium once and a while, but one cup only has 25% o calcium daily recommendation. is it a problem?

  • @tahani8721
    @tahani8721 4 місяці тому

    What about whose suffering from hypcalcemia and their body can’t absorb calcium enough in diet and need much pills to regulate it

  • @thebrinksf69
    @thebrinksf69 6 років тому +4

    How much of what food will give you 500-1000 mgs of calcium ?

    • @thinkcat01
      @thinkcat01 6 років тому +1

      @Monut Yadav What if you have lactose intolerance and sardines are not nice to eat everyday. Once in a while is ok. We do not get much calcium from food.

    • @thinkcat01
      @thinkcat01 6 років тому

      @Monut Yadav I do eat chia seeds regularly but my bone density didn't improve.

    • @thinkcat01
      @thinkcat01 6 років тому

      @Monut Yadav I already had osteoporosis.

    • @amankhan-ut7hy
      @amankhan-ut7hy 3 роки тому

      Milk

    • @randomname4726
      @randomname4726 Рік тому

      A chia seed pudding and a head of broccoli

  • @babyelian77
    @babyelian77 9 років тому

    And what about calcium in some calcium rich mineral water ? Mine, for example, is even 0,5 g per liter (with a calcium RDA of 1 gran per day)

  • @tventhusiazt
    @tventhusiazt 2 роки тому

    Many calcium supplements are divided into several pills per day. So you can just take 1 for an added 250 mg if your consumption of beans, greens, etc. isn't quite enough to reach the RDA.

  • @LibbyRoseEmbroidery
    @LibbyRoseEmbroidery 9 років тому +2

    Dr Gregor, how does this relate to my nerve question on yesterday's vid, please? I'm not concerned about fractures (esp at only 44, not having eaten meat for nearly 25 years, drunk cow's milk for about 20 nor ever been big on soft drnks, never drunk coffee etc), but I am concerned about my gippy trigeminals. Recently I had a course of Clindomycin - known to fight with calcium - and the nerve trouble increased markedly. Can you advise, please? Thanks! ☺

  • @HopyHop1
    @HopyHop1 9 років тому

    What plant milks aren't fortified with calcium?

  • @mysonstegman
    @mysonstegman 7 років тому +1

    thank you for all your radiating information have blessed day mmmmmkaaaaay😉

  • @KerrvilleSunny
    @KerrvilleSunny 6 років тому +1

    My doctor recommended stopping CA supplements but I have been taking Strontium and it has helped my bones strengthen. This was based on a study that required that I take an equal amount of CA as the strontium. I have tested this with my bone scans and it is working. Now I don't know what to do. Has Dr. Gregor done any research on strontium and is it absolutely necessary to take that with CA?

    • @thinkcat01
      @thinkcat01 6 років тому +1

      Sunny White You cannot take Strontium together with calcium. They fight for absorption. You must take it at different time. Also an article said that Strontium actually skewed the numbers which means you must stop taking strontium 3 days before you take a reading. symbiosisonlinepublishing.com/nutritionalhealth-foodscience/nutritionalhealth-foodscience67.php

    • @brackguthrie9470
      @brackguthrie9470 2 роки тому

      Recall, he is not talking about treating osteoporosis. He is talking about primary prevention of bone loss. The recommendations are completely different if you have osteopenia or osteoporosis.

    • @ruth6193
      @ruth6193 2 роки тому

      what is Strontium? I get once a month Rebone, must not lay down for 30 min. It helps ca disolve better. I wouldn't take it for more than 2 years, since dentists hate it

  • @purelyangi
    @purelyangi 8 років тому

    HELP!!!!! Background - had 2 thyroid surgeries, each removing half. DoctorB (who was AMAZING) thinks by my history of bloodwork that DoctorA (good doctor, poor listener, etc) nicked/damaged/removed my parathyroids. Since then, I have had issues with calcium. Im 44 this year and now the concern for my Endo is greater. Im also GF/SF since 2012 and mostlyRawVegan since the second surgery 2015. My levels were up but not enough. Now she has me on calcium pills and its still not enough. I hate taking them. Im taking a full-bodied Calcium pill with 2 plain Calcium pills 3 times a day (All GF and Vegan). I dont want to keep relying on pills. What is the alternative? Is there a megacalcium food out there? I already eat a lot of greens, frutis and veggies in this lifestyle. I add powergreen powders to my smoothies as well as Baobab.

    • @brackguthrie9470
      @brackguthrie9470 2 роки тому

      Are you seeing an endocrinologist? If not you should be seeing one. Have you had your parathyroid hormone level checked?

  • @rhoadestraveled
    @rhoadestraveled 8 років тому

    What is your opinion on gastric bypass patients that become plant based/vegan; would they need supplements and I guess vitamin D would be necessary for absorption as well?

  • @valentinav8585
    @valentinav8585 9 років тому +1

    calcium requirements here is in italy (europe) are as high as 2000 for all women, 1200mg is the max allowance for supplements...guess about b12? anything above 25mg is ILLEGAL (as well as shots obviously)

  • @James-zr1lu
    @James-zr1lu 2 роки тому

    So foods have different absorption % but if you absorb too much you excrete it out?

  • @kurohikes5857
    @kurohikes5857 9 років тому +3

    doc, my vitamin d level dropped to 19 without vitamin d supplementation. My doctor says I need to take d and b12 forever. I have dark skin and getting enough sun has not been possible. Is vitamin d dangerous?

    • @LuigiBros88
      @LuigiBros88 9 років тому

      Good question.

    • @kurohikes5857
      @kurohikes5857 9 років тому

      ***** absolutely! I am aware and I take my vitamins. I hear lots of people saying that vitamins are dangerous. Everyone says: just stand in the sun and you won't need vitamin d but for me that was not true. I have brought my d3 up to normal levels but if I continued to rely on the sun, I would probably have rickets by now.

    • @kurohikes5857
      @kurohikes5857 9 років тому +2

      +deane trethewey I'll stick to the vitamins for now.

    • @xDomGrox
      @xDomGrox 9 років тому +1

      +John Dow
      keep taking vitamin d and b12.
      its better to get vitamin d from the sun,but vitamin d supplementation is better than having too little vit d

    • @WaterspoutsOfTheDeep
      @WaterspoutsOfTheDeep 9 років тому +1

      +John Dow lol no it is not dangerous they are fine and stick with them. Here are two good products using good forms and low cost considering their form, of the two vitamins you mentioned if it is of any help to you.
      www.swansonvitamins.com/pharmax-d-mulsion-1oz-30ml-citrus-30-milliliters
      www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-ultra-methylcobalamin-b-12-5-mg-60-tabs

  • @turbonbc
    @turbonbc 9 років тому +2

    Chia seeds and sesame seeds have huge amounts of calcium i believe. Pair with Vitamin K2, D and Magnesium :)
    Whole food plant sources are always best of course :)

    • @dimitrisskar4174
      @dimitrisskar4174 3 роки тому

      you supplement magnesium?

    • @turbonbc
      @turbonbc 3 роки тому

      @@dimitrisskar4174 I do from time to time but the foods i consume are loaded with magnesium so i do not need as much but you can have magnesium salt bath 3x a week is good or take magnesium chloride. I mostly take 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds and some cacao with my smoothie a long with other wholesome foods i eat throughout the day.

    • @dimitrisskar4174
      @dimitrisskar4174 3 роки тому

      @@turbonbc but why are you actively trying to make sure you got enough magnesium?

    • @turbonbc
      @turbonbc 3 роки тому

      @@dimitrisskar4174 I am not trying to do anything, i am just taking care of my health and body and consuming whole foods? I don't calculate my calories or nutrients, i just consume more quality foods richer in nutrients.

    • @dimitrisskar4174
      @dimitrisskar4174 3 роки тому

      @@turbonbc but you said you supplement magnesium?

  • @veganbanana4687
    @veganbanana4687 9 років тому +47

    The moral of the story : just eat your broccoli !

    • @claudiosantana2019
      @claudiosantana2019 9 років тому +4

      +VeganBanana and spinach and beets greens for smoothies, can also use the stalks for soups and beans.

    • @aineg2259
      @aineg2259 8 років тому +1

      +Marko Stupar i eat 6 Flourettes of broccoli a day, and 2 or 3 cups of raw spinach a day :))

    • @aineg2259
      @aineg2259 8 років тому

      +Marko Stupar i eat 6 Flourettes of broccoli a day, and 2 or 3 cups of raw spinach a day :))

    • @Denise0752
      @Denise0752 6 років тому

      One cup of chopped broccoli is only 42 grams of calcium. Think how much we need to eat to get a decent amount. I know I cannot eat that much broccoli

    • @mattfreedom2002
      @mattfreedom2002 6 років тому +1

      @@aineg2259 The oxalic acid in spinach apparently cancels out your body's ability to absorb most of calcium

  • @straightedgeveganbel2453
    @straightedgeveganbel2453 6 років тому

    Is fortified soy milk ok or is that considered a supplement?...because it is fortified

  •  9 років тому +3

    For those wanted a good plant-based source of calcium, hijiki (seaweed) is insane

    • @Tehstool
      @Tehstool 8 років тому +4

      +Andréas Remis PLANT-BASED VEGAN Dr. Greger recommends staying away from Hijiki because of the arsenic levels. nutritionfacts.org/?s=hijiki

    • @natureasintended
      @natureasintended 7 років тому +1

      Broccoli and almonds instead

  • @ganbyambadorj2367
    @ganbyambadorj2367 9 років тому

    So whats the solution for stronger bones?

    • @GuiltFreeTV
      @GuiltFreeTV 9 років тому +7

      +Jeremy Lin
      Strength/Resistance training. The bones strengthen in relation to how much resistance they have to deal with regularly.

    • @GoustiFruit
      @GoustiFruit 9 років тому +4

      +Guilt Free TV That and sunshine.

  • @Janny32
    @Janny32 8 років тому +1

    does soy milk with calcium count as a supplement? Or cereal with added calcium or similar...

    • @AYouTubeCommentator
      @AYouTubeCommentator 8 років тому

      Janny32 no, it doesn't. It's called fortified foods and it is not the same thing. Consumption from calcium in fortified foods counts as getting calcium from food and consumption from supplements doesn't.

    • @Ronsharo
      @Ronsharo 7 років тому

      Could you please explain the reason for that.

    • @intralimpidus6216
      @intralimpidus6216 7 років тому

      Fortified foods are fortified with supplements.

    • @blue_cameron
      @blue_cameron 6 років тому

      Jann32 we by wouldn't it? Calcium carbonate (limestone) is added to most plant milks.

  • @Melanie____
    @Melanie____ 11 місяців тому +1

    It’s such a pain that so many of the plant milks are fortified with calcium.

  • @ZeBeFruity
    @ZeBeFruity 9 років тому

    please make a video about magnesium stearate. is it gmo? what is it in? what are the risks?

    • @goku445
      @goku445 7 років тому

      you will have more than enough magnesium if you eat a whole food plant base diet.

  • @hallajavel
    @hallajavel 9 років тому

    im putting you on the news Dr. Greger

  • @surfthejungle
    @surfthejungle 4 роки тому

    Love it

  • @lances.6850
    @lances.6850 9 років тому

    So which supplements are really necessary?

    • @OutlawRippa
      @OutlawRippa 9 років тому +2

      Non, just eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Maybe b12 but that's up to your body

    • @HopyHop1
      @HopyHop1 9 років тому +3

      +Lance Sherrick
      B12 all year round and possibly vitamin D when getting sufficient sunshine isn't practical (eg. during winter).

    • @Mylada
      @Mylada 9 років тому

      Omega 3 is also beneficial

    • @1c1pal
      @1c1pal 9 років тому

      +Jake H It's not necessary.

    • @Mylada
      @Mylada 9 років тому

      1c1pal That is why I said beneficial, since it greatly reduced for example cancer risk by balancing the omega 6 and 3 ratio.

  • @majesticmagpie4108
    @majesticmagpie4108 8 років тому +3

    "How are calcium supplements different from calcium fortified Soy/Almond milks? I checked a few popular brands and they use the same form of calcium (Calcium Carbonate)If I drink 1 cup of Silk brand Soy milk, I get 475mg of Calcium in the form of Calcium Carbonate. If I take a supplement, I get 500mg (the smallest amount I could find per pill) again in the form of calcium carbonate. Based on this comparison, shouldn’t we just avoid fortified plant based milks as well?" - User aragaw www.nutritionfacts.org

  • @johanvallejodagua7689
    @johanvallejodagua7689 Рік тому

    What happen to thyroidless person?

  • @8Oresamada8
    @8Oresamada8 9 років тому +1

    Thanks Dr

  • @maremacd
    @maremacd 9 років тому +1

    Noisy birds in the background.

  • @CaseyCJL
    @CaseyCJL 9 років тому +1

    Now I'm curious about Vitamin D... Pam Popper is has done a few videos highlighting problems with supplementing it.

  • @zukodude487987
    @zukodude487987 9 років тому +2

    Got milk?

  • @jeremyturn8516
    @jeremyturn8516 3 роки тому

    There’s not a single overwhelming reason that a person would supplement calcium unless they live in the third world. Why are they sold like candy?? Why is there a daily RDA? Zero explanations.
    I’m not crazy for being flabbergasted by this type of third world/developed world haziness.

  • @nullstress
    @nullstress 9 років тому

    The cliffhanger ! 1st!

    • @stueydoubleyou
      @stueydoubleyou 9 років тому +1

      +RadicalJane you over achiever you

  • @OuttaHere7
    @OuttaHere7 7 років тому +1

    Prunes every day! 8-12 per day.

  • @JohnnyCatFitz
    @JohnnyCatFitz 5 років тому

    Where it says dietary calcium is better, I assume they mean animal dairy ?

    • @pittielover202
      @pittielover202 5 років тому

      Absolutely not. We cannot absorb the calcium in dairy. It also causes deficiencies. nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-vs-cow-calcium-2/

  • @moszczynskieng
    @moszczynskieng 5 років тому +1

    Boom. Truth bomb just went off.

  • @ramzzrulezz0
    @ramzzrulezz0 9 років тому +1

    Vegan Gains sent me here

  • @ololomar1914
    @ololomar1914 7 років тому +1

    The moral of the story: yes, supplements are effective.