Comments on: Got Calcium?

By: nbongo

nbongo — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 05:27:06 +0000

Re calcium supplements = I believe instead of citrate, better would be a product called Bone Strength Take Care, which is actually plant-based calcium. I’ve been taking a liquid supplement based on coral calcium, but don’t believe we should be supplementing with “rocks”, and plan to go back to the plant-based source. Thoughts?

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:17:35 +0000

Kate,

Do you know if cooking foods like kale, collards and bok choy reduces the amount of calcium they have? I know some people eat raw kale salads, but my tummy can’t tolerate that. Any thoughts you can share would be most appreciated.

Jeanne

By: katescarlata

katescarlata — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 00:16:23 +0000

In reply to Aftan.

Flaxseed has not been tested yet on its own. Monash U has tested it in a mixture called LSA. I find my client can tolerate about 1 TB–but not much more per sitting. Almond milk has not been officially tested–and many of my patients have found it difficult to tolerate.

By: Aftan

Aftan — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:22:29 +0000

Is flaxseed or almond milk low fodmap? Having trouble finding this info.

By: Paige

Paige — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 20:45:30 +0000

I didn’t realize that Vitamin D is key to helping your body absorb calcium. This is a great post. And I love the infographic! Thanks for sharing!