Have you had your daily serving of pasteurized milk or calcium supplement today? Are you concerned that it will cause osteoporosis? Well, don’t be! Much of what you hear about osteoporosis is hearsay. You are not likely to get this disease by drinking milk or taking calcium supplements.

Osteoporosis is caused from a deficiency of calcium which is needed in order for your muscles to contract. It also allows the blood vessels to contract and expand and aids with the secretion of hormones and enzymes into the body.
Calcium supplements can help aid the body in absorbing the proper amount of calcium if the daily amount needed is not achieved through eating foods high in calcium. Kale, broccoli, tofu and Chinese cabbage are one source of calcium, yet diary products like yogurt and cheese are the main source of calcium. When supplements are taken, even in high dosages, it does not cause osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become fragile and brittle causing them to break. An inadequate amount of calcium leads to osteoporosis. It’s at that point that calcium supplements can help build the correct amount of calcium back into the body. Read the rest of this entry »

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