Not Naturally Healthy

Getting the proper nutrition is part of being healthy, alongside great habits and correct amounts of exercise. Calcium is one of the most important and vital nutrients for living organisms. It is vital in the formation, strengthening and mineralization of bones and a lack of it causes various severe conditions in a human being.

Calcium has a wide variety of general applications, including supplements for the human body. Usually, these are taken with food to help the body absorb it into its system.  The daily recommended allowance for calcium is from 1000 to 1500 mg.  Calcium doesn’t usually go it alone – Vitamin D is needed to help it go on its merry way to strengthening your bones and whatnot.  To fully serve the needs of your body, calcium comes in to you with different types and combinations.

Calcium Carbonate

This is the most common supplement for calcium, short of milk itself and is one that should be taken with a good, warm meal or a quick snack.  Of course, of the calcium supplements you can take, this is the one that can cause, well, farts. Or a gurgly stomach. Magnesium is a common method of combating this windy side effect.   A dosage of calcium carbonate is two fifths elemental calcium, so you can better keep track of your intake.

Antacids

These are another good source of calcium, specifically, calcium carbonate, despite their intended use.  Of course, overuse of this can lead to, well, death by milk-alkali syndrome. There goes my Tums chewing habit.

Modified Orange Juice

Some people just don’t have the guts to deal with milk – that’s why there’s orange juice with calcium. It also comes with the rest of the good stuff related to OJ, such as Vitamin C and the ability to escape slam dunk convictions. Oh wait, that last one doesn’t belong here, but the nutrients and minerals thing is pretty spot on.

Calcium Phospate

For those with sensitive innards, this is the one to go for.  While slightly costlier in price, it’s definitely cheaper in terms of your dignity.  If you’re taking calcium supplements because you’re an athlete, this lets you avoid awkward farts when you’re backing down against a defender while playing basketball.

The older you get, the more you need to pay attention to supplements so you can stay healthy and it’s never too early to learn.  Ending up an old man or lady with brittle bones just isn’t the way to be old.  How are you supposed to enjoy yourself and your free time at that age if you can barely walk anyway?